Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale (2017)

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One of Shakespeare's greatest plays, The Winter's Tale, though written at the same period as The Tempest, smashes all the rules that The Tempest follows. Unity of time, place and action are hurled aside as we range across Europe, from court to country, from high tragedy to low comedy, across a time span of sixteen years. The Winter's Tale tells of a delusional and paranoid king who tears his family apart. But this is the new Shakespeare, after he completed his great tragedies, and the tough struggle for redemption yields flickers of hope. Initial darkness gives way to joy as Time leads the characters to a shattering conclusion...

Director: Declan Donnellan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 166 min
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Original Language: en

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale about?
One of Shakespeare's greatest plays, The Winter's Tale, though written at the same period as The Tempest, smashes all the rules that The Tempest follows. Unity of time, place and action are hurled aside as we range across Europe, from court to country, from high tragedy to low comedy, across a time span of sixteen years. The Winter's Tale tells of a delusional and paranoid king who tears his family apart. But this is the new Shakespeare, after he completed his great tragedies, and the tough struggle for redemption yields flickers of hope. Initial darkness gives way to joy as Time leads the characters to a shattering conclusion...
Who directed Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale?
Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale was directed by Declan Donnellan.
Who stars in Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale?
Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale stars Orlando James, Natalie Radmall-Quirke, Sam Woolf, Eleanor McLoughlin, Ed Sayer.
How long is Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale?
Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale has a runtime of 2h 46m (166 minutes).
What genre is Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale?
Cheek by Jowl: The Winter's Tale is a Drama film.