When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden. Franco zeffirellis second major film begins with a scene of violence between the capulets and montagues that even now seems more appropriately footage for caligula than shakespeares timeless love story. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. With mel gibson, glenn close, alan bates, paul scofield.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of zeffirelli s release of academy award nominated film romeo and juliet, the italian cultural institute, in collaboration with the franco zeffirelli foundation, presents a prevalentines day screening of shakespeares tale of romance and tragedy. Find release information for romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli on allmovie. 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. Romeo e giulietta franco zeffirelli 4 parte il funerale youtube. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Director franco zeffirellis 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. I was a teenager when the movie was released in 1968, and i remember some controversy because of the flashes of nudity whitings ass. Beyond everything else, beyond shakespeare, beyond the tragedy, beyond the beautiful visuals, it is just a fun movie to watch. May 19, 2016 f ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. Zeffirellis romeo and juliet returns to the screen. Based on shakespeares play, verdis opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy. Italian film director franzo zeffirelli has died in rome at the age of 96. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours.
In the playromeo and juliet, juliets cousin tybalt is a rude person. In realta quel film lo vedemmo dopo, noi ragazze fine anni 70inizio anni 80. Oct 04, 2014 canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. His romeo and juliet was noted for its use of teenage actors in the title roles. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli film. Qui siamo alla fine del film, usciti dalla cripta il loro amore li accompagnera nel loro fatale destino, che rendera triste tutta verona. This britishitalian coproduction will be a key title in the. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli. Verona beach is the setting for the immortal pair of starcrossed lovers and their bored, violent families and friends. Franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet is a fun film. In the play romeo and juliet, juliets cousin tybalt is a rude person. Zeffirellis 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.
Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available. Franco zeffirelli biography, movie highlights and photos. So unless that film was actually shot much earlier than 1965 or olivia hussey suffered from some sort of hormonal disorder. Franco zeffirelli, the italian director whose visionary interpretation of romeo and juliet. With placido domingo, katia ricciarelli, justino diaz, petra malakova.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirellis oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. 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. Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who. I am an english teacher and i have seen this film about 50 times. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Dialogue highlights with original score composed and conducted by nino rota for the paramount pictures film romeo and juliet by director franco zeffirelli product details. Nonostante lodio che ha sempre diviso le loro famiglie, romeo montecchi e giulietta capuleti, innamorati perdutamente luno dellaltra. May 18, 2016 paramount pictures romeo and juliet, first released in 1968 will return to uk cinemas from 20 may opening at bfi southbank, screening from a new 4k restoration and reissued as part of shakespeare lives. Moreover, this hamlet has the very best set, and also to my mind the best gertrude. 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 what few scenes in the film click, including the rooftop. Jun 15, 2019 and in 1990, franco zeffirelli returned to shakespeare for an allstar film version of hamlet, wherein the surprise was not so much mel gibsons superb rendition of the title role as the fact that this was the first movie hamlet that looked like it was actually taking place in 12th century denmark. With leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. Franco zeffirelli, allanagrafe gian franco corsi zeffiretti firenze.
It was entered into the 17th moscow international film festival. Ebert also loved marshalls phenomenally successful 1990 romantic comedy. Its as if the emerging director had discovered the film industrys cookie jar and indulged himself more from an experimental than artistic viewpoint. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. May 26, 2012 the original costumes from zeffirelli s romeo and juliet on display. Its 40th and 45th anniversaries have already passed. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota.
The unrepentant romanticism of franco zefferellis romeo and juliet works beautifully in translating william shakespeares tragic drama to the silver screen. Romeo e giulietta musiche cocciante film zeffirelli. Hamlet, prince of denmark, finds out that his uncle claudius killed his. 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. With this in mind, i believe franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. Romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli cast and crew. Romeo and juliet romeo y julieta time for us nino rota duration. The film perfectly captured the mood of the summer of love and i remember seeing it when i was at school and being knocked out with it as a new way of doing shakespeare on screen. Romeo and juliet 1968 directed by franco zeffirelli. Hamlet, prince of denmark, finds out that his uncle claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge. Screenplay by franco brusati, masolino damico, zeffirelli. Find movie and film cast and crew information for romeo and juliet 1968 franco zeffirelli on allmovie. Zeffirelli s work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions ever. May 26, 2012 the original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on display.
Believing otello has promoted the fastrising cassio over himself, iago plots to destroy both cassio and otello. Best director regista del miglior film franco zeffirelli. This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. Romeo e giulietta musiche cocciante film zeffirelli youtube. Zeffirellis work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions ever. Romeo and julietitalic because she appeared in a 1965 film called italicthe battle of the villa fioritaitalic and she looks like a pubescent kid in it. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The classic shakespearean romantic tragedy gets a stylized, modern rock update. Not because it is greater drama than oliviers henry v, because it is not. 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. In real life, some people like fighting with others. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It has a bounce, a vibrancy, the youthful energy, which is obviously deliberate and obviously a singular point of interest to zeffirelli.
Zeffirellis work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions. Romeo and juliet is the quintessential love story of all time. Some may remember the old vinyl lp from capitol records st 400. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 dennis grunes. Canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968. The film absorbs much of the culture of the sixtiesespecially the rolling stonesbeatles haircuts on most of the principal male characters. Apr 21, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Rotas score was crucial not just for creating mood but for helping bind the narrative together as well as being a chart success.
Romeo e giulietta zeffirelli film completo youtube. Aug 15, 2008 canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. With angela bettis, johnathon schaech, eva alexander, andrea cassar. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of verona still retaining its original dialogue. Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available on. The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on. Romeo and juliet film by zeffirelli 1968 britannica. Romeo e giulietta film completo in italiano youtube.
Cercate i suoi romeo e giulietta, amleto, gesu di nazareth. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of. 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, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeares famous tragedy of the same name. To be sure, romeo and juliet remains one of the bards hardiest perennials, a tragedy, which, done at least halfway right. 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. The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet.
The setting is the closest thing to 50 verona and is visually stunning. 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. Zeffirellis romeo and juliet was on tcm this afternoon. 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. But it is greater shakespeare than either because it has the passion, the sweat, the violence, the poetry, the love and the tragedy in the most. Dec 03, 2011 canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. I realise the major studios arent so into releasing catalog titles as they were, due to. The thrilling adventure hour returns with streaming shows to. In their minds, maria is the promised bride of god. Franco zeffirelli, italian director, designer, and producer of opera, theater, motion pictures, and television, noted for the authentic details and grand scale of his opera productions and for his film adaptations of shakespeare.
Zeffirelli macht shakespeare unvergesslich olivia hussey macht julia unsterblich. This 1968 film is the definitive version of shakespeares 1594 play. I saw the movie when it first came out and, being a young man at the time fell in love with olivia hussey. Mel gibson and glenn close are two such stars, and, though the name of franco zeffirelli is unlikely to mean much to anyone under the age of 30, it must have been the italian directors cultish.
And in 1990, franco zeffirelli returned to shakespeare for an allstar film version of hamlet, wherein the surprise was not so much mel gibsons superb rendition of the title role as the fact that this was the first movie hamlet that looked like it was actually taking place in 12th century denmark. Zeffirelli s romeo and juliet was on tcm this afternoon. The franco zeffirelli production was faithful to shakespeares creation and the musical score by nino rota was fabulous. Canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of zeffirellis release of academy award nominated film romeo and juliet, the italian cultural institute, in collaboration with the franco zeffirelli foundation, presents a prevalentines day screening of shakespeares tale of romance and tragedy two families of verona, the montagues and the capulets, have been feuding with each other for years. Romeo e giulietta film completo in italiano youtube mit.
This cd contains the original musiconly no dialogue from the franco zeffirelli film, composed and conducted by nino roto. F ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. Franco zeffirelli romeo and juliet dialogue highlights. Her stepmother and her halfsisters prevent her to live the normal life of a young girl. The music score won a silver ribbon award of the italian national syndicate of film journalists in 1968 and was.