I believe franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. Franco zeffirellis film romeo and juliet essay 1739 words. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Olivia hussey juliet and leonard whiting romeo in franco zeffirellis. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli film. Olivia hussey romeo and juliet, 1968 teatro argentino, ultimo tango en paris.
I have seen other productions of shakespeareboth live and on film and this one surpasses. Find movie and film award information for romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli on allmovie. In the gardens below an old stone wall of the palazzo borghese, carpenters were hammering on a platform that would the camera to film romeo s climb to juliets balcony. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare the film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea.
What is most notable about franco zeffirelli s 1968 romeo and juliet is how similar it is to the text of the play. Franco zeffirelli romeo and juliet dialogue highlights. Romeo montague and juliet capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard.
Original one sheet from usa for romeo and juliet from 1969. Kodi smitmcphee, hailee steinfeld, douglas booth, ed westwick, christian cooke anul. Screenplay by franco brusati, masolino damico, zeffirelli. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of zeffirelli s release of academy award nominated film romeo and juliet, the italian cultural institute, in collaboration with the franco zeffirelli foundation, presents a prevalentines day screening of shakespeares tale of romance and tragedy. Zeffirelli s mod adaptation of romeo and juliet isnt one of the very slim handful of masterfully filmed shakespeare plays, but its nowhere near as mawkish as. But it is greater shakespeare than either because it has the passion, the sweat, the violence, the. Brilliantly made movie by the great franco zeffirelli. Zeffirelli s version of the story is done in period dress, and is a filmic representation of the actual historic period during which the play was written set in italy, as the play is. When romeo leonard whiting, a handsome young montague, disregards convention by attending a capulet. York is excellent as tybalt, particularly during a. Romeo and juliet, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden. In the play romeo and juliet, juliets cousin tybalt is a rude person. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 dennis grunes.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirellis oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. Mar 05, 2007 badness in art is relative, and even when it first came out 40 years ago franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet was obviously a whole lot better film than the previous version of william shakespeares most romantic play, the monstrosity called west side story 1961 that, once he fired jerome robbins who is now credited with. Romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli awards allmovie. May, 2016 romeo and juliet remains the definitive film version of the classic play, helped along by the perfect casting of whiting and hussey who later appeared in zeffirellis tv epic jesus of nazareth, who encapsulate the emotional and heartbreaking desires that both feel towards one another. Often studied at gcse, romeo and juliet is a very popular film amongst teenagers with its tragic exploration of love between star crossd lovers. Romeo and juliet 1968 directed by franco zeffirelli. Franco zeffirelli and baz luhrmann are examples of directors that use shakespeares legendary tragedy as a basis for their films. The unrepentant romanticism of franco zefferellis romeo and juliet works beautifully in translating william shakespeares tragic drama to the silver screen. Romeo and juliet film by zeffirelli 1968 britannica. Jun 25, 2019 franco zeffirelli was preparing to shoot the balcony scene of his romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available on. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli. Cristina marsillach, urbano barberini and ian charleson opera 1987, dir. This critically acclaimed movie features olivia hussey as juliet and leonard whiting as romeo, two starcrossed lovers forbidden by their families to follow their hearts.
In real life, some people like fighting with others. Az romeo es julia 11 1968 cimu videot pyt nevu felhasznalo toltotte fel az filmanimacio kategoriaba. Ce film realise par franco zeffirelli en 1968 a remporte deux oscars. Romeo es julia 11 1968, film, full, shakespeare videa.
Prop men scurried up and down romeo s path, planting strategic flowers and picturesque shrubs. I realise the major studios arent so into releasing catalog titles as they were, due to. Romeo and juliet 1996 baz luhrmann or 1968 franco zeffirelli. Director franco zeffirelli s 1968 version of shakespeares romeo and juliet was touted at the time of its release successfully, if the boxoffice receipts are any indication, as something of a youth trip movie. In the last act of the film a few differences arose. With this in mind, i believe franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. Romeo and juliet, william shakespeares epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on screen by writer julian fellowes downton abbey and director carlos carlei the flight of the innocent. In the italian city of verona, the montague and the capulet families are perpetually feuding.
Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy. Zeffirellis mod adaptation of romeo and juliet isnt one of the very slim handful of masterfully filmed shakespeare plays, but its nowhere near as mawkish as. Features song lyrics for franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet album. The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on.
Romeo and juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each other. In addition to remaining faithful to the text, zeffirelli, in a rogue move, cast his leads with actual teenagers, far closer to the starcrossed lovers ages in shakespeares text. Franco zeffirelli leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. Leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. Solteradescargar pelicula gratisver peliculas completasactores britanicos.
Its 40th and 45th anniversaries have already passed. In the franco zeffirelli version of romeo and juliet, produced in 1968, the setting is accurate to the times of when william shakespeare wrote the play. With hailee steinfeld, douglas booth, damian lewis, laura morante. Director franco zeffirelli s beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language.
Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet lisas history room. What is most notable about franco zeffirellis 1968 romeo and juliet is how similar it is to the text of the play. Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who. F ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. William shakespeare halhatatlan remekmuvenek talan az egyik legsikeresebb es legszebb feldolgozasa franco zeffirelli filmje. Directed by franco zeffirelli, it is often lauded as the best take on the oftfilmed classic. May 19, 2016 f ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease.
How do i compare baz luhrmanns and franco zeffirelli s. Romeo and juliet, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeares famous tragedy of the same name. Romeo and juliet, franco zeffirelli film 1968 with leonard whiting and olivia. Not because it is greater drama than oliviers henry v, because it is not. Film directed by franco zeffirelli and stars leonard whiting. Film critic roger ebert of the chicago suntimes wrote. May 27, 2009 properly the zefferilli initiate is interior the city sqaure the place the two servants of the capulets homestead attempt to initiate a combat and searching for somebodysomeplace to realize this. Romeo is played by leonard whiting in franco zeffirelli s masterpiece film, romeo and juliet, made in 1968 with olivia hussey starring as juliet. Romeo wears a mask to disguise himself so he may enter his fathers enemys ball. One of the most classic and memorable romantic themes of any film, franco zefferellis romeo and juliet score, composed by nino rota, reflects the tragic passion of the famous story it portrays. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirelli s romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. As was noted at the time, zeffirelli cast actors to play romeo and juliet who. Romeo and juliet 1969 original usa one sheet movie poster. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams.
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