Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure (2013)
Satirical, shocking and radically stripped back, Measure for Measure from Britain’s Cheek by Jowl and Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre is a gripping, compelling production of one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays. Indulgent Duke Vincentio leaves Vienna in the hands of his puritanical deputy Angelo, to secretly observe the virtues and vices of his unruly state. When the saintly Isabella pleads with Angelo to release her brother Claudio, sentenced to death for fornication, he agrees on one condition: that Isabella sacrifice her virginity to him.
Director: Declan Donnellan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 22, 2013
Cast
- Alexander Arsentyev - The Duke
- Aleksandr Feklistov - Lucio
- Anna Vardevanian - Isabella
- Nikolay Kislichenko - Elbow
- Andrey Kuzichev - Angelo
- Anastasia Lebedeva - Juliet/Francis
- Ivan Litvinenko - Executioner
- Alexander Matrosov - Provost
- Elmira Mirel - Mariana/Mistress Overdone
- Alexey Rakhmanov - Pompey
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Declan Donnellan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure about?
- Satirical, shocking and radically stripped back, Measure for Measure from Britain’s Cheek by Jowl and Moscow’s Pushkin Theatre is a gripping, compelling production of one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays. Indulgent Duke Vincentio leaves Vienna in the hands of his puritanical deputy Angelo, to secretly observe the virtues and vices of his unruly state. When the saintly Isabella pleads with Angelo to release her brother Claudio, sentenced to death for fornication, he agrees on one condition: that Isabella sacrifice her virginity to him.
- Who directed Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure?
- Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure was directed by Declan Donnellan.
- Who stars in Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure?
- Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure stars Alexander Arsentyev, Aleksandr Feklistov, Anna Vardevanian, Nikolay Kislichenko, Andrey Kuzichev, Anastasia Lebedeva.
- How long is Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure?
- Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure?
- Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure is a Drama film.
- Where was Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure produced?
- Cheek by Jowl: Measure for Measure was produced in Russia.