Kenneth branagh s imaginative adaptation of shakespeares play celebrates the enduring power of love in all its many disguises. As you like it all welles not well in branaghs heavyhanded filming of as you like it. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Like spike lee and woody allen, this makes him a directorauteur who unquestionably stamps his own personality onto his body of work. Listen to actor sam gregory as jaques in as you like it. Henry v is the story of the english kings attempt to invade france and join its crown to his own. Rent conspiracy 2001 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Aug 21, 2007 bryce dallas howard, kevin kline and alfred molina star in director kenneth branagh s new adaptation of william shakespeares comedy, as you like it, making its hbo debut aug. Kenneth branaghs last day as kurt wallander masterpiece.
Terms of activation by activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Director kenneth branagh tackles the works of william shakespeare for the fifth time in his career as a filmmaker. Directed by kenneth branagh as you like it is set against a backdrop of 19thcentury japan and feature a sensational ensemble cast including kevin kline, bryce dalas howard, adrian lester, david oyelowo, alfred molina, janet mcteer, and romola garai and brian blessed. Download audiobooks narrated by kenneth branagh to your device. It is so easy for a filmed shakespeare to go through the motions and b for a director who has been doing shakespeare films for years to pay lipservice to the bard. Lewis, read by kenneth branagh by harpercollins publishers from desktop or your mobile device. Kenneth branagh faces the end of wallander masterpiece. As you like it 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. For me, keneth branagh s film adaptation of shakespeares as you like it was a sublime experience. Kenneth branagh celebrity profile check out the latest kenneth branagh photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Written by joseph conrad, audiobook narrated by kenneth branagh. Known as a creative director of shakespeare, branagh is particularly well known for bringing. As you like it by kenneth branagh kenneth branagh, brian.
As you like it subtitles download movie and tv series. The season 4 premiere of wallander finds the north irish actor, kenneth branagh, playing a swede in south africa here, branagh reveals what it was like to be out of his usual surroundings. Watch as you like it online stream full movie directv. Based on shakespeares play of the same name, as you like it is a film adapted and directed by british director kenneth branagh. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Kenneth branagh full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Staring bryce dallas howard, romola garai, david oyelowo, alfred molina and kevin kline. Sep 22, 2007 kenneth branagh s fifth screen shakespeare is a transposition of as you like it to late 19thcentury japan and is a good deal less successful than his henry v, much ado. K enneth branagh s attractive, intelligent reading of shakespeares as you like it deserves a look. He is joined by alec mccowen as gloucester, kenneth branagh as the fool, harriet walter as gonerill, sara kestelman as regan and emilia.
Watch much ado about nothing online 1993 movie yidio. We open with don pedro and his noblemen after destroying the uprising of the bastard don john paying a visit to their good dear friend leonato, who has a very pretty daughter named hero, who don pedros fellow soldier claudio falls madly in love with. Henry v established kenneth branagh as one of the most gifted and versatile film artists of our time. The story of shakespeares as you like it audiobook by. In 1989, a film adaptation of shakespeares henry v appeared. Trailer for the sport for jove theatre companys staging of the shakespeare classic as you like it, as part of their outdoor festival season. To remedy this i got hold of this national theatre performance featuring kenneth branagh. It was late at night, my wife out of town visiting her family, and me, nothing much to do but fall asleep on the couch. Kenneth branagh, andy garcia, emma thompson, lois hall. Hamlet is a theatrical film based on the famous drama by william shakespeare. Watch as you like it starring kevin kline in this drama on directv. Start your free trial to watch as you like it and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. Trailer for movie as you like it, based on shakespeare novel.
As you like it premiered in theatres in europe, but. Kenneth branagh made his mark as our generations premier shakespearean actor and director upon the release of henry v, his first film. Released 2006, as you like it stars kevin kline, bryce dallas howard, kenneth branagh, romola garai the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 7 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. It is set in 19th century japan which works very well. At not quite 29 years old, kenneth branagh both directed the film and starred in the title role, king henry v of england. With a setting inspired by 19th century japan, director kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you like it, a celebration of the enduring power of love in. As you like it all welles not well in branagh s heavyhanded filming of as you like it. The depiction of race in branaghs adaptation of as you like. Scroll down and select from the audio files on the right.
As you like it premiered in theatres in europe, but premiered on television in the u. Buy as you like it directed by kenneth branagh online at alibris. Kenneth branagh s exotic adaptation of shakespeares delightful stage comedy in which a courtship plays out in the forest of arden. Kenneth branagh s fifth screen shakespeare is a transposition of as you like it to late 19thcentury japan and is a good deal less successful than his henry v, much ado. Kenneth charles branagh was born on december 10, 1960, in belfast, northern ireland, to parents william branagh, a plumber and carpenter, and frances harper, both born in 1930. Apr 20, 2018 this essay has been submitted by a student. As you like it subtitles subtitles download movie and tv. As you like it trailer 2007 as you like it is based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. Nov 15, 2018 the to be or not to be soliloquy in william shakespeares play hamlet was successfully portrayed through kenneth branagh and ethan hawkes film adaptations, through the language elements like emphasized lines, the physical elements such as setting and camera elements. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. It was directed by and stars kenneth branagh as the starcrossed prince of denmark. Branagh at the roma fiction fest in july 2009 branagh at a press conference for thor in london in april 2011 the following is the filmography for actor, director, producer, and screenwriter kenneth branagh. It was released in the uk in 2006, and then to american television in 2007. Get all the lyrics to songs by kenneth branagh and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Rent as you like it 2006 starring romola garai and bryce dallas howard on dvd and bluray. Bryce dallas howard, kevin kline and alfred molina star in director kenneth branagh s new adaptation of william shakespeares comedy, as you like it, making its hbo debut aug. One doesnt need to find or create an asian shakespeare. Kenneth branaghs wallander cant catch a break masterpiece. As you like it directed by kenneth branagh available on dvd. A longtime collaborator of actordirector kenneth branagh, doyle is known for his work composing for films such as henry v 1989, sense and sensibility 1995, hamlet 1996, and gosford park 2001, as well as harry potter and the goblet of fire 2005, eragon 2006, rise of the planet of the apes, and thor both 2011. In 1987, formed the renaissance theatre company with david parfitt. The film is a romantic adventure in which rosalind and orlandos famous courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in forest of arden. Director kenneth branagh produced by lindsay doran language english. All things related to ken and his incredible talent. Kenneth branagh list of movies and tv shows tv guide.
Rent as you like it 2006 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Here is joyful, youthful passion and wonderment writ large on. K enneth branaghs attractive, intelligent reading of shakespeares as you like it deserves a look. Kenneth branagh movies and tv shows tv listings tv guide. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently.
As you like it kenneth branagh and shakespeare naxos. May 15, 2016 download and subscribe to masterpiece studio. Overview for kenneth branagh turner classic movies. Interview, favorite scenes, composites, film premiers, tv, rare footage, etc. May 08, 2007 trailer for movie as you like it, based on shakespeare novel. Watch as you like it streaming online hulu free trial. With takuya shimada, brian blessed, richard clifford, bryce dallas howard. This kenneth branagh production is a delightfully different version of a familiar shakespeare play. Find out when and where you can watch kenneth branagh movies and tv shows with the full listings schedule at. With a setting inspired by 19th century japan, director kenneth branagh adapts shakespeares lightest and most delightful comedy as you. Rent conspiracy 2001 starring kenneth branagh and colin firth on dvd and bluray. Kenneth branagh s sprawling, finely textured adaptation of shakespeares masterpiece lives up to its source material, using strong performances and a sharp cinematic focus to create a powerfully resonant film that wastes none of its 246 minutes.
Kenneth branagh provides his own take on wallanders seemingly endless struggle with relationships, health and happiness. Patrick doyle born 6 april 1953 is a scottish film composer. He transplants the action to an imagined selfgoverning. As you like it dvd emmy award winner kenneth branagh, the man who redefined shakespeare for a whole new generation with henry v, much ado about nothing and hamlet, brings the bards most delightful comedy to sensational life. Branagh used the text of the original shakespeare almost word for word but did update the location to a 19thcentury setting. I know the basic plot, but mainly that is because i have read critics referencing someone as being like macbeth or lady macbeth, so my extension i know how they are. This is not an example of the work written by professional essay writers. Kenneth branaghs exotic adaptation of shakespeares delightful stage comedy in which a courtship plays out in the forest of arden.
With a setting inspired by 19thcentury japan and a starstudded cast that boasts kevin kline, alfred molina, janet mcteer, richard briers, brian blessed, and others, as you like it once again proves that all the worlds a stage. Kenneth talks about working in australia, the nickname he was given, and kangaroos. Rent kenneth branagh movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Director kenneth branagh shifts shakespeares tale of love and mistaken identity to a british. It s fantastic relaxationtheres about seven of us in the group now and were always having guest people in. How kenneth branagh makes shakespeare for the screen. Aside from as you like it, in which he appears only via voiceover, each of branaghs shakespeare films stars kenneth. But i stumbled upon hbos broadcast of as you like it, and i am transported. Branagh wrote the screenplay, starred in, and directed the film to astounding critical and popular acclaim. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Well acted, staged and directed i found as you like it a welcome addition to the shakespeare oeuvre from kenneth branagh. As you like it is a 2006 film written and directed by kenneth branagh, and based on the shakespearean play of the same name. Much ado about nothing is a movie that is a remake of the famed shakespearean comedy much ado about nothing. As you like it goes to japan great npr podcast about kenneth branagh s 2006 film adaptation of as you like it set in japan, featuring an interview with the director and actors. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
A conversation with kenneth branagh, director and star of murder on the orient express. But then shes stuck being a boy in order to stay close to the attendant. As you like it 2006 disguised as a boy named ganymede, rosalind bryce dallas howard meets orlando david oyelowo in the forest of arden. You must do this probably in a thousand different places but its really, its quite a nice little atmosphere, isnt it. Speaking of casting, kenneth branagh also repeatedly casts himself in his own adaptations. As you like it was acted with love and passion, and directed with the same emotions.
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