The Fifth Hamlet (2009)
What does the question “to be or not to be?” mean? 86 year-old director Olģerts Kroders stages his fourth production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Valmiera Drama Theatre. The theatre is more than merely his occupation, for he not only works there but also spends all of his time in it. The film depicts his routine and the rehearsal process up until the premiere, and provokes a dialogue using the four actors who have all played Hamlet in the different productions. Kroders’s life and the lives of the actors tell the history of Latvia and the fates of different generations.
Director: Krista Burāne, Mārtiņš Eihe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 14, 2009
Cast
- Oļgerts Kroders - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Inese Apse
Editing: Krista Burāne
Production: Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija, Nomadi
Country: Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Krista Burāne, Mārtiņš Eihe
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fifth Hamlet about?
- What does the question “to be or not to be?” mean? 86 year-old director Olģerts Kroders stages his fourth production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Valmiera Drama Theatre. The theatre is more than merely his occupation, for he not only works there but also spends all of his time in it. The film depicts his routine and the rehearsal process up until the premiere, and provokes a dialogue using the four actors who have all played Hamlet in the different productions. Kroders’s life and the lives of the actors tell the history of Latvia and the fates of different generations.
- Who directed The Fifth Hamlet?
- The Fifth Hamlet was directed by Krista Burāne, Mārtiņš Eihe.
- Who stars in The Fifth Hamlet?
- The Fifth Hamlet stars Oļgerts Kroders.
- How long is The Fifth Hamlet?
- The Fifth Hamlet has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Fifth Hamlet?
- The Fifth Hamlet is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Fifth Hamlet produced?
- The Fifth Hamlet was produced in Latvia.