Hamlet in Palestine (2013)
When Thomas Ostermeier, artistic director of the Schaubühne in Berlin, decided to go to Ramallah in September 2012 to stage Hamlet at the invitation of the Al-Kasaba Theatre, he knew that the Shakespearean verses would find a particular resonance there. The idea of the trip came from intense contact with theatre professionals in Palestine, and most especially with the Freedom Theatre in the refugee camp in Jenin. Under the watchful eye of the film director Nicolas Klotz, the tragedy of the Danish prince intersects with that of young Palestinians. The film is, moreover, a view on another tragedy: the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, the former director of Freedom Theatre, killed by an unknown assassin in April 2011.
Director: Nicolas Klotz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 14, 2013
Cast
- Thomas Ostermeier - Himself
Country: Palestinian Territory, France
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hamlet in Palestine about?
- When Thomas Ostermeier, artistic director of the Schaubühne in Berlin, decided to go to Ramallah in September 2012 to stage Hamlet at the invitation of the Al-Kasaba Theatre, he knew that the Shakespearean verses would find a particular resonance there. The idea of the trip came from intense contact with theatre professionals in Palestine, and most especially with the Freedom Theatre in the refugee camp in Jenin. Under the watchful eye of the film director Nicolas Klotz, the tragedy of the Danish prince intersects with that of young Palestinians. The film is, moreover, a view on another tragedy: the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, the former director of Freedom Theatre, killed by an unknown assassin in April 2011.
- Who directed Hamlet in Palestine?
- Hamlet in Palestine was directed by Nicolas Klotz.
- Who stars in Hamlet in Palestine?
- Hamlet in Palestine stars Thomas Ostermeier.
- How long is Hamlet in Palestine?
- Hamlet in Palestine has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Hamlet in Palestine?
- Hamlet in Palestine is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hamlet in Palestine produced?
- Hamlet in Palestine was produced in Palestinian Territory, France.