Franco zeffirellis oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. Movieposterdb is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with any movie studio. Always before, we have had actors in their 20s or 30s or even older, reciting shakespeares speeches to each other as if it were the words that mattered. As youths insolence arms the charming young montague, romeo, with dauntless courage to come uninvited to the capulets scintillating masked ball, a brief but. Check out our turntable store for a great selection of turntables, needles, accessories, and more. In addition to remaining faithful to the text, zeffirelli, in a rogue move, cast his leads with actual teenagers, far closer to the starcrossed lovers ages in shakespeares. Since the 1950s, italian director franco zeffirelli has made his reputation by staging and filming the classics. Is romeo in the movie adaptation of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Zeffirellis acclaimed adaptation of shakespeares timeless love story. Dresses used in the movie romeo and juliet by the director franco zeffirelli in via. Apparently, rotas original manuscript is long lost, and they were forced to reconstruct the score by ear, listening to the soundtrack of the film.
Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli. Find movie and film award information for romeo and juliet 1968. Leonard whiting as romeo and olivia hussey as juliet in franco zeffirellis film. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romance film based on the tragic play of the same name 15911595 by william shakespeare romeo and juliet 1968 of romeo and juliet has no balcony.
No entanto este amor profundo tera tragicas consequencias. Aug, 20 today, i watched the 1968 film version of romeo and juliet directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli. This music video set clips scenes from romeo and juliet 1968 to the song what is a youth. Zeffirelli s mod adaptation of romeo and juliet isnt one of the very slim handful of masterfully filmed shakespeare plays, but its nowhere near as mawkish as the simpleminded pantheism on. With the help of a friarmilo osheajuliet devises a plan to reunite with her love romeo, but the plan goes horribly wrong with disastrous consequences. Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available on. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirelli s romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Romeo wears a mask to disguise himself so he may enter his fathers enemys ball.
Leonard whiting plays romeo montague and olivia hussey plays juliet capulet in the 1968 production of. Italian film director franzo zeffirelli has died in rome at the age of 96. Romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli awards allmovie. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirellis oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. Watch romeo and juliet 1968 full movie free online. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet at bmfi on vimeo. Check out our turntable store need a new record player.
Romeo and juliet 1968 what is a youth music video youtube. How does shakespeares play romeo and juliet as it was. Poll results 1968 romeo and juliet by franco zeffirelli olivia hussey romeu e julieta i can say now that i love franco zeffirelli s production of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Paramount needs to open the film cans and do a whole new transfer. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard. The movie won academy awards for best cinematography and best costume design. Romeo montague and juliet capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Find movie and film award information for romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli on allmovie. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirelli s oscar winning. Advertisement for romeo y julieta cigars romeo y julieta is a wellknown brand of cuban cigars.
As youths insolence arms the charming young montague, romeo, with dauntless courage to come uninvited to the capulets scintillating masked ball, a brief but thrilling encounter with the delicate dark. Shakespeare didnt even know what a balcony wasso how did one end in his most famous scene. Italian stage and film director franco zeffirelli with olivia hussey and leonard. There are some groovy 60s fashions on display here francos caftan is fantastic, and a really great scene with leonard in a white speedo at the pool. Romeu e julieta romeo and juliet 1968 dvdrip blogger. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. A wide variety of literature, despite how renowned, is susceptible to great alterations that may change the entire meaning of the work, such as romeo and juliet. Get an answer for how does shakespeares play romeo and juliet as it was written compare with franco zeffirelli s 1968 film version. Zeffirelli s more true to the text version, however, is a masterpiece. Features song lyrics for franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet album. Visualizza altre idee su romeo e giulietta, olivia hussey e cinema. This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. Foi filmado inteiramente na italia, em diversas locacoes.
Olivia hussey the purest beauty olivia hussey, juliet. Gian franco corsi zeffirelli kbe, grande ufficiale omri 12 february 1923 15 june 2019, commonly known as franco zeffirelli italian pronunciation. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 dennis grunes. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota.
Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who. Analysis the tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare is considered by many the greatest love stories ever written. It was originally released as a vinyl record, containing nine entries, most notably the song what is a youth, composed by nino rota, written by eugene walter and performed by glen weston. It was originally released as a vinyl record, containing nine entries, most notably the song what is a youth, composed by nino rota. Franco zeffirelli 1968 romeo and juliet 40th anniversary. Leonard whiting and olivia hussey in the title roles of franco zeffirellis film version. In addition to remaining faithful to the text, zeffirelli, in a rogue move, cast his leads with actual teenagers, far closer to the starcrossed lovers ages in shakespeares text. Its 40th and 45th anniversaries have already passed. Franco zeffirelli on the set of his 1968 classic romeo and juliet the italian legend was famous for his opulent shakespeare adaptations and staging of lavish operas with maria callas and others. The romantic countryside at director franco zeffirellis italian villa. Director franco zeffirelli s 1968 version of shakespeares romeo and juliet was touted at the time of its release successfully, if the boxoffice receipts are any indication, as something of a youth trip movie. The unrepentant romanticism of franco zefferellis romeo and juliet works beautifully in translating william shakespeares tragic drama to the silver screen. Romeo and juliet film by zeffirelli 1968 britannica.
Franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet 1968 greg johnson. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet 1968 by love letters in the sand, via flickr. Scarlett johansson landed two oscar nominations this year, but here are 15 roles she almost played throughout her career. Director franco zeffirelli adapts shakespeares tragic tale of starcrossed lovers with an eye toward naturalism by casting teenagers leonard whiting and olivia hussey as romeo and julietroles that had been traditionally reserved for adultsand succeeds in producing the quintessential version of arguably the greatest love story of all time. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
To begin with, zeffirelli s film is the first production of romeo and juliet i am familiar with in which the romance is taken seriously. Romeo and juliet 1968 directed by franco zeffirelli. Romeo and juliet, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeares famous tragedy of the same name. I realise the major studios arent so into releasing catalog titles as they were, due to. This critically acclaimed movie features olivia hussey as juliet and leonard whiting as romeo, two starcrossed lovers forbidden by their families to follow their hearts. Every single word and line, every hour spent studying and analyzing this amazing play was wel. Dresses used in the movie romeo and juliet by the director franco zeffirelli in via cappello. Screenplay by franco brusati, masolino damico, zeffirelli. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. Id buy a remastered special edition in a heartbeat. When the film was released in october 1968, it catapulted hussey and leonard whiting, the young actor playing romeo, to global stardom. Badness in art is relative, and even when it first came out 40 years ago franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet was obviously a whole lot better film than the previous version of william shakespeares most romantic play. Fandangonow netflix streaming itunes amazon and amazon prime. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 march 5, 2007 by grunes.
Poll results 1968 romeo and juliet by franco zeffirelli olivia hussey romeu e julieta i can say now that i love franco zeffirellis production of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 7. Romeo is played by leonard whiting in franco zeffirelli s masterpiece film, romeo and juliet, made in 1968 with olivia hussey starring as juliet. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli 883929312740 hpb. Episode 1olivia hussey was just fifteen when franco zeffirelli cast her in romeo and juliet. Franco zeffirelli, regizorul clasicului film romeo. Apr 20, 2012 this music video set clips scenes from romeo and juliet 1968 to the song what is a youth.
Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. Directed by franco zeffirelli, it is often lauded as the best take on the oftfilmed classic. Romeo and juliet romeo, juliet costumes, zeffirelli. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet 1968 greg johnson. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet.
Leonardo dicapro is romeo in the movie adaptation of william shakespeares romeo and juliet. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. He was also a senator from 1994 until 2001 for the italian centreright forza italia party. Franco zeffirelli s movie is wonderful from beginning to end and even though we know what happens at the end of this tragic love story, it can still be emotional and heartbreaking. This critically acclaimed movie features olivia hussey as. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet is a lovely, sensitive, friendly popularization of the play. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirelli s oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. Made in 1968 by franco zeffirelli, this is the nearest audiences can be to what shakespeare intended without being in the theatre.
Romeu e julieta 1968 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet lisas history room. Tv adaptation which modernises the story and relocates it to the town of ouro preto. Against the backdrop of a venomous feud between the powerful clans of the montagues and the capulets in the medieval city of verona, william shakespeares eternal story of teenage love unfolds. Director franco zeffirelli s beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. File franco zeffirelli, seen in new york, in this oct. I studied the play romeo and juliet by william shakespeare last term for school in english and i absolutely loved it. Mar 05, 2007 badness in art is relative, and even when it first came out 40 years ago franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet was obviously a whole lot better film than the previous version of william shakespeares most romantic play, the monstrosity called west side story 1961 that, once he fired jerome robbins who is now credited with.