Hamlet (1986)

The production of Shakespeare's Hamlet with František Němec in the title role (premiered at the Smetana Theatre in 1982) was far from enthusiastic at first. To some viewers, it seemed superficially unimpressive. On the spare stage of J. Svoboda, director M. Macháček focused on thinking through the relationships between the characters and their motivations, and cast great actors of the National Theatre in the roles. Macháček gradually revealed the story, like a detective story - from the message from the ghost of Hamlet's father about the manner of his death, through the play of the theatre company as proof of the murderer's guilt, to the final murderous finale... The production eventually became a Prague theatre hit and could certainly have been performed for a long time if it had not been withdrawn from the repertoire in 1988.

Director: Miroslav Macháček, Viktor Polesný
Genre: Drama
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Milan Svoboda
Cinematography: Josef Špelda
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

theater play

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlet about?
The production of Shakespeare's Hamlet with František Němec in the title role (premiered at the Smetana Theatre in 1982) was far from enthusiastic at first. To some viewers, it seemed superficially unimpressive. On the spare stage of J. Svoboda, director M. Macháček focused on thinking through the relationships between the characters and their motivations, and cast great actors of the National Theatre in the roles. Macháček gradually revealed the story, like a detective story - from the message from the ghost of Hamlet's father about the manner of his death, through the play of the theatre company as proof of the murderer's guilt, to the final murderous finale... The production eventually became a Prague theatre hit and could certainly have been performed for a long time if it had not been withdrawn from the repertoire in 1988.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Miroslav Macháček, Viktor Polesný.
Who stars in Hamlet?
Hamlet stars František Němec, Jana Hlaváčová, Boris Rösner, Zora Jandová, Vladimír Brabec, Petr Kostka.
What genre is Hamlet?
Hamlet is a Drama film.
Where was Hamlet produced?
Hamlet was produced in Czechoslovakia.