In Romeo and Juliet‚ two noble families are at war: The Montague-Capulet feud is established in the very first scene when a fight breaks out between Montague’s and Capulet’s serving men.The “ancient grudge” between the two “households” has been going on for a long period of time. However we do know know why they are at war. During the 1600s there was a lot of conflict between the Catholic church and the protestant church. Shakespeare uses the Montagues and the Capulets to portray this. The
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ENG2D3 21 May 2013 Romeo and Juliet: Text vs. Films Comparison From their representation of characters to their use of language‚ Zefirelli and Luhrmann take two very different approaches to Shakespeare’s second most famous theatrical work. The 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet‚ directed by Franco Zeffirelli‚ is set to a more traditional idea. The historical architecture of these towns provides a somewhat more authentic feel to the film. The scenery as portrayed in the 1968 film is ‘correct‚’ according
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is about taking the essence of a text and changing it for another use. The two texts that I will be analysing are Shakepeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet 1996 film adaption. In the play Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare explores the themes of conflict and rebellion and their tragic consequences. I strongly believe that Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is the superior text as it conveys the same themes‚ however adapts them through the medium of film which
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In "Romeo and Juliet" a play‚ by William Shakespeare as a result of falling in love Juliet transform by being a girl lacking experience and maturity‚ looks to adult to guide her decisions‚ to becoming and independent woman.In I‚iii Juliet isa girl lacking experience and maturity‚ looks to adult to guide her decisions.In III‚ii Juliet is becoming an independent woman.In III‚v Juliet is an independent woman. In I‚iii of "Romeo and Juliet" a play‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Juliet is still a girl lacking
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Film Techniques Camera Composition Camera Shots Establishing shot or Extreme long shot This shot is taken from an extreme distance and usually shows landscapes‚ cityscapes‚ etc. Often used at the start of a movie. Showing the vast surrounding. Long shot This shot establishes the exact location of the scene by showing subjects in their surroundings. Full Shot Shows a character from head to toe. Point of full shot is to show/ bring attention to the body‚ body language‚ posture and costuming. Medium
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I believe that the (1961)‘West Side Story’ film version of Romeo and Juliet is superior to the later version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ directed in 1968 by Franco Zeffirelli. Jerome Robbins‚ the director of ‘West Side Story’‚ having a different aim/ representation of Romeo and Juliet has used various effective techniques to produce his film – which I consider to be more successful. Robbins chose it to be a transformation of Romeo and Juliet & not the original play from Shakespeare‚ but that’s not the
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How do both directors reflect atmosphere‚ mood‚ and staging techniques of Shakespeare’s play? Which version is most dramatically effective‚ and why? Romeo and Juliet‚ a tragic tale of two “Star crossed lovers”‚ is believed to be written by Shakespeare in 1595. The famous playwright and poet copied the original works of Arthur Brooke and William Painter to develop a play that dramatises the story of two youths who fall deeply in love. However despite their feelings‚ their plans‚ and their emotions
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What are the differences between Franco Zefferelli’s and Bazz Luhrmann’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet? One of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy write ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has struck enormous success in the last 400 years. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers as they try to find a place in the world together without dealing with the wrath of their families’ rivalry. Many directors interpretations have been released and screened but two of the most successful versions were directed
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Film techniques Camera angles: Bird’s eye view- An aerial shot of a view‚ sensation of flying or floating Eye level- Camera is positioned at the character’s eye level. Often used to display facial expressions and focus on dialogue. Low angle- The camera is positioned below the feet. Can indicate power and authority and make them look tall and overbearing High angle- The camera is high in the air. Make the audience feel that they are more important then the object provides the feeling of inferiority
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Romeo and Juliet essay Baz Lurhman’s modern film interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has been a very successful transformation of the classic‚ original play to a modern context of Los. Angelos gang warfare. Lurhman’s film manages to relate the 16th century play to a modern audience while at the same time maintaining textual integrity of the play. He has retained the plot‚ and language of the original text at the same time as conveying Shakespeare’s
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