Romeo and Juliet
Romeo un Džuljeta
Synopsis
An emotional and stylistically consistent documentary musical depicting the staging of Bernstein’s West Side Story with deaf youths. The dramatic material is intertwined with life and the emotional scenes of the musical; it creates a distinctive choreography, which is a statement of the deaf people’s craving to love this world and to be open. Reciting to music, which is the way of singing of the deaf, is the strongest and most unexpected witness of the realities of their world.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viesturs Kairišs
- Screenplay & Story
- Viesturs Kairišs
- Original Title
- Romeo un Džuljeta
- Country of Origin
- Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Kaupo Filma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viesturs Kairišs
Viesturs Kairišs
Gints Bērziņš
Klaus Hundsbichler
Guntis Trekteris
Department Leadership Roster
Gints Bērziņš
Director of Photography
Viesturs Kairišs
Writer
Viesturs Kairišs
Director
Guntis Trekteris
Producer
Klaus Hundsbichler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Romeo and Juliet.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo and Juliet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
An emotional and stylistically consistent documentary musical depicting the staging of Bernstein’s West Side Story with deaf youths. The dramatic material is intertwined with life and the emotional scenes of the musical; it creates a distinctive choreography, which is a statement of the deaf people’s craving to love this world and to be open. Reciting to music, which is the way of singing of the deaf, is the strongest and most unexpected witness of the realities of their world.
Who directed Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet was directed by Viesturs Kairišs.
Who stars in Romeo and Juliet?
The principal cast of Romeo and Juliet includes Not specified.
When was Romeo and Juliet released and how long is it?
Romeo and Juliet was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 55m.