The Fifth Hamlet
Piektais Hamlets
Synopsis
What does the question “to be or not to be?” mean? 86 year-old director Olģerts Kroders stages his fourth production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Valmiera Drama Theatre. The theatre is more than merely his occupation, for he not only works there but also spends all of his time in it. The film depicts his routine and the rehearsal process up until the premiere, and provokes a dialogue using the four actors who have all played Hamlet in the different productions. Kroders’s life and the lives of the actors tell the history of Latvia and the fates of different generations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mārtiņš Eihe, Krista Burāne
- Screenplay & Story
- Krista Burāne
- Original Title
- Piektais Hamlets
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija, Nomadi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mārtiņš Eihe, Krista Burāne
Krista Burāne
Inese Apse
Krista Burāne
Krista Burāne, Mārtiņš Eihe, Haralds Matulis
Department Leadership Roster
Krista Burāne
Producer
Mārtiņš Eihe
Producer
Mārtiņš Eihe
Director
Inese Apse
Director of Photography
Krista Burāne
Editor
Krista Burāne
Director
Haralds Matulis
Producer
Krista Burāne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Hamlet
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What is The Fifth Hamlet about?
What does the question “to be or not to be?” mean? 86 year-old director Olģerts Kroders stages his fourth production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Valmiera Drama Theatre. The theatre is more than merely his occupation, for he not only works there but also spends all of his time in it. The film depicts his routine and the rehearsal process up until the premiere, and provokes a dialogue using the four actors who have all played Hamlet in the different productions. Kroders’s life and the lives of the actors tell the history of Latvia and the fates of different generations.
Who directed The Fifth Hamlet?
The Fifth Hamlet was directed by Mārtiņš Eihe, Krista Burāne.
Who stars in The Fifth Hamlet?
The principal cast of The Fifth Hamlet includes Oļgerts Kroders.
When was The Fifth Hamlet released and how long is it?
The Fifth Hamlet was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 55m.