Hamlet
Synopsis
In The Wooster Group’s HAMLET, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is re-imagined by mixing and repurposing Richard Burton’s 1964 Broadway production, directed by John Gielgud. The Burton production was recorded in live performance from 17 camera angles and edited into a film that was shown as a special event for only two days in nearly 1,000 movie houses across the U.S. The idea of bringing a live theater experience to thousands of simultaneous viewers in different cities was trumpeted as a new form called “Theatrofilm,” made possible through “the miracle of Electronovision.” The Wooster Group attempts to reverse the process, reconstructing a hypothetical theater piece from the fragmentary evidence of the edited film. We channel the ghost of the legendary 1964 performance, descending into a kind of madness, intentionally replacing our own spirit with the spirit of another.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth LeCompte
- Original Score
- Fischerspooner
- Original Title
- Hamlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Wooster Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth LeCompte
Fischerspooner
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth LeCompte
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamlet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hamlet about?
In The Wooster Group’s HAMLET, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is re-imagined by mixing and repurposing Richard Burton’s 1964 Broadway production, directed by John Gielgud. The Burton production was recorded in live performance from 17 camera angles and edited into a film that was shown as a special event for only two days in nearly 1,000 movie houses across the U.S. The idea of bringing a live theater experience to thousands of simultaneous viewers in different cities was trumpeted as a new form called “Theatrofilm,” made possible through “the miracle of Electronovision.” The Wooster Group attempts to reverse the process, reconstructing a hypothetical theater piece from the fragmentary evidence of the edited film. We channel the ghost of the legendary 1964 performance, descending into a kind of madness, intentionally replacing our own spirit with the spirit of another.
Who directed Hamlet?
Hamlet was directed by Elizabeth LeCompte.
Who stars in Hamlet?
The principal cast of Hamlet includes Scott Shepherd, Ari Fliakos, Kate Valk, Koosil-ja, Alessandro Magania.
When was Hamlet released and how long is it?
Hamlet was released in 2013 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Hamlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamlet was composed by Fischerspooner.