Shakespeare - Directing for Stage and Film

Synopsis
Examines the challenges in dealing with Shakespeare’s plays from a directing point of view. Taking scenes from Hamlet, stage director David Ritchie and film director Arthur Tanaka, discuss ways of interpreting the texts, and how those choices affect the meaning and performance. Also discusses the stylistic possibilities and limitations of both stage and film, and how these parameters inform the choices for directors.
Language
English
Country
Australia; Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2001
Duration
18 mins

Credits

Director
Arthur Tanaka; David Ritchie
Producer
Barbara Peters
Cinematographer
Peter Beeh

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama; English language and literature
Keywords
drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing; Film directing; Shakespeare on film

Notes

Notes
There is an accompanying performance tape entitled HAMLET - FILM AND STAGE SCENES.
Uses
Age 14 and up.

Production Company

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Some of their assets including the streaming platform and our curriculum content have been acquired by ClickView. Around 160 DVD titles are available (or will be made available) through Boulton-Hawker.

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
NB Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Potential customers are directed to DVD sales enquiries are directed to sales@boultonhawker.co.uk and are asked to note that not all third party, or proprietary content which includes videos produced by VEA, Classroom Video, Online Classroom and Training Point will be available from Boulton Hawker. Streaming customers are asked to be aware that: All current licences will remain active for the duration of their license period (including embed links and clips that you have created) No streaming licence can be renewed after the existing license period has lapsed Classroom Video’s parent company VEA will manage existing streaming licences from a technical and administrative perspective. For all enquiries please contact support@vea.com.au

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare - Directing for Stage and Film". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/19317 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)