Discovering Hamlet (1990)
IN 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh tackled the role of Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark for the first time in his professional career under the guidance of celebrated actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, this hour-long film documents how Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi, two intelligent and passionate men, found new depths in Shakespeare’s classic drama, Hamlet. Filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein follow the company through four weeks of rehearsals, from the first read-throughs to opening night.
Director: Mark Olshaker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 7, 1990
Cast
- Derek Jacobi - Himself
- Kenneth Branagh - Himself / Hamlet
- Richard Easton - Himself / Claudius
- Patrick Stewart - Narrator
- Richard Clifford - Himself / Horatio
- Edward Jewesbury - Himself / Polonius
- David Parfitt - Himself / Rosencrantz
- Sophie Thompson - Herself / Ophelia
- Jay Villiers - Himself / Laertes
- Jimmy Yuill - Himself / Guildenstern
Screenplay
Production: Unicorn Projects
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
stage, performance art
More Films by Director: Mark Olshaker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Discovering Hamlet about?
- IN 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh tackled the role of Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark for the first time in his professional career under the guidance of celebrated actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, this hour-long film documents how Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi, two intelligent and passionate men, found new depths in Shakespeare’s classic drama, Hamlet. Filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein follow the company through four weeks of rehearsals, from the first read-throughs to opening night.
- Who directed Discovering Hamlet?
- Discovering Hamlet was directed by Mark Olshaker.
- Who stars in Discovering Hamlet?
- Discovering Hamlet stars Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Patrick Stewart, Richard Clifford, Edward Jewesbury.
- How long is Discovering Hamlet?
- Discovering Hamlet has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Discovering Hamlet?
- Discovering Hamlet is a Documentary film.
- Where was Discovering Hamlet produced?
- Discovering Hamlet was produced in United Kingdom.