The Tragedy of Hamlet

2002 2h 12m EN

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8.5

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★8.5TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast .

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adrian Lester
Hamlet
Jeffery Kissoon
Claudius / Ghost
Natasha Parry
Gertrude
Bruce Myers
Polonius / Gravedigger
Scott Handy
Horatio
Shantala Shivalingappa
Ophelia
Rohan Siva
Guildenstern / Laertes
Asil Raïs
Rosencrantz

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Brook
Languages: English
Countries: France, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Brook, shot by Ricardo Aronovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Toshi Tsuchitori. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicolas Gaster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Adrian Lester and Jeffery Kissoon and Natasha Parry carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0371335 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Peter Brook directs. Ricardo Aronovich behind the camera. Toshi Tsuchitori scores. Nicolas Gaster cuts. Produced in France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 24 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Peter Brook, shot by Ricardo Aronovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Toshi Tsuchitori. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Nicolas Gaster shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Adrian Lester and Jeffery Kissoon and Natasha Parry carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0371335 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.