Hamlet in Palestine
Hamlet en Palestine
Synopsis
When Thomas Ostermeier, artistic director of the Schaubühne in Berlin, decided to go to Ramallah in September 2012 to stage Hamlet at the invitation of the Al-Kasaba Theatre, he knew that the Shakespearean verses would find a particular resonance there. The idea of the trip came from intense contact with theatre professionals in Palestine, and most especially with the Freedom Theatre in the refugee camp in Jenin. Under the watchful eye of the film director Nicolas Klotz, the tragedy of the Danish prince intersects with that of young Palestinians. The film is, moreover, a view on another tragedy: the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, the former director of Freedom Theatre, killed by an unknown assassin in April 2011.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Klotz
- Original Title
- Hamlet en Palestine
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Klotz
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Klotz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet in Palestine
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What is Hamlet in Palestine about?
When Thomas Ostermeier, artistic director of the Schaubühne in Berlin, decided to go to Ramallah in September 2012 to stage Hamlet at the invitation of the Al-Kasaba Theatre, he knew that the Shakespearean verses would find a particular resonance there. The idea of the trip came from intense contact with theatre professionals in Palestine, and most especially with the Freedom Theatre in the refugee camp in Jenin. Under the watchful eye of the film director Nicolas Klotz, the tragedy of the Danish prince intersects with that of young Palestinians. The film is, moreover, a view on another tragedy: the murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, the former director of Freedom Theatre, killed by an unknown assassin in April 2011.
Who directed Hamlet in Palestine?
Hamlet in Palestine was directed by Nicolas Klotz.
Who stars in Hamlet in Palestine?
The principal cast of Hamlet in Palestine includes Thomas Ostermeier.
When was Hamlet in Palestine released and how long is it?
Hamlet in Palestine was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.