The Merchant of Venice
Synopsis
Director Abigail Graham’s contemporary take on The Merchant of Venice shows Shakespeare’s disturbing tale in a new light. Shylock (Adrian Schiller) and Jessica (Eleanor Wyld) reclaim their stories in Shakespeare's Globe's ‘heart-wrenching’ (The Guardian) 2021 production, played by candlelight and filmed live in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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The Merchant of Venice (2022) | Winter 2021/22 | Shakespeare's Globe
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-10
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- Director
- Abigail Graham
- Original Title
- The Merchant of Venice
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
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Abigail Graham
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Abigail Graham
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What is The Merchant of Venice about?
Director Abigail Graham’s contemporary take on The Merchant of Venice shows Shakespeare’s disturbing tale in a new light. Shylock (Adrian Schiller) and Jessica (Eleanor Wyld) reclaim their stories in Shakespeare's Globe's ‘heart-wrenching’ (The Guardian) 2021 production, played by candlelight and filmed live in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Who directed The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was directed by Abigail Graham.
Who stars in The Merchant of Venice?
The principal cast of The Merchant of Venice includes Adrian Schiller, Michael Gould, Michael Marcus, Sophie Melville, Eleanor Wyld.
When was The Merchant of Venice released and how long is it?
The Merchant of Venice was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.