Shakespeare in the Movies

The depths of human nature, powerful emotions, timeless drama

Hardly any other playwright has had such a lasting influence on literature, theatre and cinema as William Shakespeare (1564–1616). His stories of love and passion, power and betrayal, longing and self-discovery continue to move people even centuries after they were written. This film collection invites you to discover Shakespeare’s work and its influence on filmmaking – across a wide variety of forms, perspectives and eras. It shows just how vibrant, adaptable and relevant his themes remain to this day. The collection was created in collaboration with the podcast “Cliffhanger – A Podcast About Movies and Sequels.” In the episode “Shakespeare on Film: No Beast. So Wild,” the hosts provide an entertaining and fascinating overview of what we know about Shakespeare – and what we don’t. They explore the fascinating world of Shakespeare adaptations and discuss, among other things, Orson Welles’s “Othello“, “No Beast. So Fierce.“ – a reinterpretation of “Richard III“ and Josh Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in a nuanced and knowledgeable way. So: just give it a listen and discover new perspectives on Shakespeare! The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (available in German).

The collection was created in collaboration with the podcast “Cliffhanger – A Podcast About Movies and Sequels.” In the episode “Shakespeare on Film: No Beast. So Wild,” the hosts provide an entertaining and fascinating overview of what we know about Shakespeare – and what we don’t. They explore the fascinating world of Shakespeare adaptations and discuss, among other things, Orson Welles’s “Othello“, “No Beast. So Fierce.“ – a reinterpretation of “Richard III“ and Josh Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing” in a nuanced and knowledgeable way. So: just give it a listen and discover new perspectives on Shakespeare! The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts (available in German).

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