In 1968 zeffirelli directed his version of romeo and juliet. Olivia hussey recalls controversial romeo and juliet. Full of life and perfectly cast, newcomers leonard whiting and olivia hussey were absolutely exquisite as the starstruck pair, evoking. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. What is the difference between the zeffirelli film romeo and juliet and the original shakespeare play, in the fight between mercutio and tybalt. Filmed on location in italy, it was the most commercially successful shakespeare film and its most entertaining, refreshing and natural rendition a passionate celebration of young love. Romeo and juliet is een britsitaliaanse film uit 1968. Romeo and juliet is arguably the classic romantic story of all time, so its little wonder that shakespeares play has been reproduced on the silver screen so many times.
Romeo montague and juliet capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. First off, in the zeffirelli version, the producers did a wonderful job of setting the movie to really reflects how shakespeare wrote his play. This guide was designed to accompany the 1968 franco zeffirelli film adaptation of romeo and juliet. This powerpoint will serve as a fantastic tool for teachers looking to use the film either as a fun activity or a serious writing a.
Romeo and juliet is arguably the classic romantic story of all time. The zeffirelli 1968 romeo and juliet film starring olivia hussey is a great teaching tool to help students identify the subtle differences between the play and film. Nino rota was a great composer and i like his original music for the film, but as a renaissance music. 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. Not because it is greater drama than oliviers henry v, because it is not. I was a bit worried with the italian title and so forth that i might not get a us version with the.
Nino rota romeo and juliet romeo ve juliet film muzigi hd muo. Romeo and juliet is truly a classic play written by shakespeare. Met leonard whiting, olivia hussey en john mcenery. Best director regista del miglior film franco zeffirelli. 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 movie soundtrack record franco zeffirelli.
Using images from fifteenth century frescoes and paintings, it shows the key inspirations for danilo donatis costume creations for zeffirellis movie. Aug 09, 2018 olivia hussey became a movie star at age 15 when she was cast as the most infamous doomed lover in 1968s romeo and juliet and the actress is still in awe she managed to survive fame. Franco zeffirelli leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery. The film won two academy awards and was nominated for best picture and best director. The other part of the reason i chose to analyze it was because i have seen and read the play. Comparing zeffirelli and luhrmanns versions of romeo and. Zeffirelli s work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions ever. Brilliantly made movie by the great franco zeffirelli. Director franco zeffirellis 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. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. I first saw this movie w my father back in 1968, i was only yrs. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues.
Romeo and juliet 1968 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Costumes in romeo and juliet 1968 and fifteenth century realism. Two men, named franco zeffirelli and baz luhrmann, loved the tragedy so much that they decided to share the story with the rest of the world. Compare and contrast of the 2 films romeo and juliet. But it is greater shakespeare than either because it has the passion, the sweat, the violence, the poetry, the love and the tragedy in the most. In 2018, i wrote an academic working paper entitled. A wide variety of literature, despite how renowned, is susceptible to great alterations that may change the entire meaning of the work, such as romeo and juliet. May 19, 2016 f ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. F ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. To begin with, zeffirelli s film is the first production of romeo and juliet i am familiar with in which the romance is taken seriously.
For never was a story of more woe than this of juliet and her romeo. William shakespeares romeo and juliet may be one of the mostscreened plays of all time. This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. The music score won a silver ribbon award of the italian national syndicate of film journalists in 1968 and was. 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. Films comparison from their representation of characters to their use of language, zefirelli and luhrmann take two very different approaches to shakespeares second most famous theatrical work. Romeo and juliet is probably the greatest romantic tragedy ever written. Always before, we have had actors in their 20s or 30s or even older, reciting shakespeares speeches to each other as if it were the words that mattered. Director franco zeffirellis 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. The capulets and montagues, unfortunately romeo who is a montague falls for juliet, a capulet. Romeo and juliet zeffirelli vs luhrmann freebooksummary. Using images from fifteenth century frescoes and paintings, it shows the key inspirations for danilo donatis costume creations for zeffirelli s movie. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play.
Director franco zeffirellis beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. Olivia hussey, star of zeffirellis romeo and juliet. One was made in 1968 by a man called franco zeffirelli and was set in verona, in the middle ages. Romeo and juliet 1968 directed by franco zeffirelli. Directed by franco zeffirelli, it is often lauded as the best take on the oftfilmed classic. Zeffirelli cut nearly twothirds of shakespeares lines, but many critics felt this film was a sensitive adaptation of the text. Director franco zeffirelli s beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who. Zeffirellis romeo and juliet 1968 won acadamy awards for best cinematography and best costume design. Romeo and juliet 1968 stream and watch online moviefone. Two men, named franco zeffirelli and baz luhrmann, loved the tragedy so much that.
The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirelli s romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. I remember being slightly shocked at the tender age of by the naked body of romeo with his love juliet, though it was very well acted and directed, nothing sleezy about this version of the great will. That is part of the reason i chose to compare the act 2, scene 2 in the films that were made by franco zeffirelli in 1968 and also the newer version of romeo and juliet made by baz luhrmann in 1996. Romeo and juliet zeffirelli vs luhrmann, sample of essays. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota. The guide includes primarily simple observationrecall type questions to ensure students follow along and pay attention to the movie.
Aug 17, 2008 a more appropriate soundtrack for the dance and song scenes of zefirelli. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. Zeffirellis 1968 romeo and juliet won acadamy awards for best cinematography and best costume design. Romeo and juliet on the balcony in zeffirelli s 1968 romeo and juliet movie zeffirelli s romeo and juliet 1968 won acadamy awards for best cinematography and best costume design. Olivia hussey recalls controversial romeo and juliet role. It was 1968 by franco zeffirelli, and 1996 by baz luhrmann. Romeo and juliet film 1968 study guide contains a biography of franco zeffirelli, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The 1968 version of romeo and juliet, directed by franco zeffirelli, is set to a more traditional idea. Olivia hussey became a movie star at age 15 when she was cast as the most infamous doomed lover in 1968s romeo and juliet and the actress is. It was a gateway into english literature, an opening through the dense, impenetrable language of shakespeare that a.
William shakespeares tale of romeo and juliet comes to life in this wonderful movie which is superbly acted by then unknown actors olivia hussey and leonard whiting as the famous lovers. Jun 17, 2016 21 videos play all romeo and juliet 1968 lord sebastian flyte somewhere in time complete soundtrack duration. The latter two were both, at the time, the highestgrossing shakespeare films. Romeo and juliet, one of the best love stories of all time, was written by the world famous author shakespeare, in the early 1600s. I remember it from my schooldays, when my class was taken to the cinema to see it. Romeo and juliet film by zeffirelli 1968 britannica. It may look oldfashioned in places, but the italian directors lively version of shakespeare, stuffed with. Susan boyle i dreamed a dream les miserables official britains got talent 2009. Drama romantiek film geregisseerd door franco zeffirelli. It was originally released as a vinyl record, containing nine entries, most notably the song what is a youth, composed by nino rota, written by eugene walter and performed by glen weston. Romeo and juliet remains the magical high point of his career. The story takes place in verona, italy between two rival families. I have produced below a flip book based on the original paper. Franco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease.
This bluray movie has been on my favoritestoreplacethedvd list for years. Romeo and juliet act 4 scene 3 commentary romeo and juliet a comparecontrast essay comparing the balcony scenes in the movie productions of baz luhrman and franco zeffirelli. Zeffirellis work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions ever. Franco zeffirellis movie production of romeo and juliet, made in italy in the summer of 1967 and released in 1968, made a lasting impression upon me.
Romeo and juliet 1968 is florentine director franco zeffirellis beautiful modern interpretation of shakespeares enduring, classic yet tragic love story of starcrossed lovers. Analysis the tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare is considered by many the greatest love stories ever written. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet captures the innocent rapture of teenage love when hormones spill over to create an intoxicating cocktail of lust and longing.
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