Man and Woman

Synopsis
Edited from Zeffirelli’s version of The Taming of the Shrew, the film explores the relationship between men and women as portrayed in literature. Orson Welles contrasts Shakespeare’s comic treatment with the darker view expressed by Ibsen, Edward Albee, Tennessee Williams and others.
Series
Great Themes of Literature
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1974
Duration
33 mins

Credits

Contributor
Orson Welles

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Taming of the Shrew, The

Notes

Documentation
Accompanying teaching notes.
Uses
Secondary and further education.

Production Company

Name

Learning Corporation of America

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Phoenix Learning Group

Email
customerservice@phoenixlearninggroup.com
Web
http://www.phoenixlearninggroup.com External site opens in new window
Phone
314-569-0211
Address
2439 Chaffeee Drive
Saint Louis
MO 63146-3306
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Man and Woman". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/13221 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)