Franco zeffirelli and baz luhrmann are examples of directors that use shakespeares legendary tragedy as a basis for their films. I remember being slightly shocked at the tender age of by the naked body of romeo with his love juliet, though it was very well acted and directed, nothing sleezy about this version of the great will shakespeares wonderful work. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to. While watching the latest version i thought a lot about the 1968 version which is similar to the 20 film, the 20 film is a remake of the 1968 version, directed by franco zeffirelli. What is most notable about franco zeffirellis 1968 romeo and juliet is how similar it is to the text of the play. 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.
Romeo and juliet remains the magical high point of his career. Nino rota romeo and juliet 1968 theme by oldmoviemusic. I remember it from my schooldays, when my class was taken to the cinema to see it. The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet. Today im comparing the balcony scene for two different romeo and juliet movies. Romeo montague and juliet capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. 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. Romeo and juliet 1968 dvdrip ac3 xvid dissolve cd1 03. Gian franco corsi zeffirelli kbe, grande ufficiale omri 12 february 1923 15 june 2019, commonly known as franco zeffirelli italian pronunciation. 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. Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available.
After a brief courtship, the two elope, creating even greater tension between their families. Overall, its a great movie the best romeo and juliet movie so far. Paul mccartney of the beatles has stated that he was considered by franco zeffirelli for the role of romeo. Franco zeffirellis film romeo and juliet essay 1739.
After the nurse calls out for juliet she says goodnight to romeo and romeo is on his way. Not because it is greater drama than oliviers henry v, because it is not. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. If you are a glutton for soft porn, as so designated by a school board in kansas in 1968 click here to order the video tape of the 1968 version of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet balcony scene comparison the jiblog. It was one of shakespeares most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with hamlet, is. May 26, 2012 the original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on display. This is the clip of the prologue and starting action of the play that you need to look at again to finish your homework. Finally, the romeo and juliet script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the franco zeffirelli movie with olivia hussey. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. 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. It is intriguing that zeffirelli in 1968 focused on love, while baz luhrmanns popular version of 1996 focused on violence.
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. I believe franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. Romeo and juliet was franco zeffirellis very beautiful and passionate 1968 production. Last night i watched romeo and juliet 20 film directed by carlo carlei. 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. 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 1968 dvdrip ac3 xvid dissolve cd1 02. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet lisas history room. Where can i watch the 1968 version of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written by william shakespeare in his early career about two starcrossed young lovers whose deaths eventually settle their fake families. Mercutio, romeos closest friend, battles tybalt in his place and is killed in the impromptu duel.
With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea. So let me just concentrate on the product itself, the dvd. Romeo e giulietta film completo in italiano youtube. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate. Now 83 and still working, the director and former senator tells john hooper about love, death and callas.
From the films production design to the costumes, the 1996 version outperformed franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet due to luhrmann taking a more entertaining and modern approach to the famous play. Click here to to visit a site devoted to zeffirellis romeo and juliet. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of romeo and juliet. What said my man, when my betossed soul did not attend him as we ro. This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. Romeo and juliet, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeares famous tragedy of the same name. Brilliantly made movie by the great franco zeffirelli. Romeo and juliet, act 2 scene 2 is the most memorable and pivotal scene in the play and i have chosen to compare the way in which the three most popularized films, zeffirelli 1968, luhrmann 1996, and carlei 20 have interpreted this moment. In 1968, franco zeffirelli created what many consider to be the definitive. Franco zeffirelli leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery. Comparing zeffirelli and luhrmanns versions of romeo and. 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. 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. Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who.
This week franco zeffirelli revealed his sexual initiation by a priest. 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. Director franco zeffirellis beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. Romeo and juliet 1968 stream and watch online moviefone. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. Romeo is played by leonard whiting in franco zeffirellis masterpiece film, romeo and juliet, made in 1968 with olivia hussey starring as juliet. In the italian city of verona, the montague and the capulet families are perpetually feuding. Romeo and juliet remains the definitive film version of the classic play, helped along by the perfect casting of whiting and hussey who later appeared in zeffirellis tv epic jesus of nazareth, who encapsulate the emotional and heartbreaking desires that both feel towards one another. The performers also make use of other media sites such as youtube for pictures and video. F ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. Apparently, rotas original manuscript is long lost, and they were forced to reconstruct the score by ear, listening to the soundtrack of the film. A tribute to franco zeffirelli s romeo and juliet 1968 by eric richard. As was noted at the time, zeffirelli cast actors to play romeo and juliet who. One sexual scene, including naked man from the back and women, covered with sheets.
Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli. Romeos father figure and priest, the friar laurence, marries the couple secretly with the aid of juliets loyal nursemaid. My students finished watching franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet today my personal decision regarding what to do about the infamous nude scene. Franco zeffirelli romeo and juliet dialogue highlights music. One is the 1968 version which starred leonard whiting as romeo and olivia hussey as juliet and directed by franco zeffirelli which i have talked about in a previous blog. When romeo leonard whiting, social suicide, a handsome young montague, disregards convention by attending a capulet ball, he falls in love with the beautiful juliet olivia hussey, death on the nile, a capulet.
When juliets cousin tybalt insults romeo his recent and still secret marriage to tybalts cousin makes him refuse to fight. Romeo and juliet 1968 full movie download full hd youtube. Comparing zeffirelli and luhrmanns versions of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 dennis grunes. He was also a senator from 1994 until 2001 for the italian centreright forza italia party. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Romeo wears a mask to disguise himself so he may enter his fathers enemys ball. York is excellent as tybalt, particularly during a. Romeo and juliet 1968 dvdrip ac3 xvid dissolve cd1 02 by money. Click here to order the widescreen version of romeo and juliet. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
Romeo and juliet not available on your favorite video service. The video store near me doesnt carry it and netflix doesnt deliver where i am located. The costumes in zeffirellis film appear to be consistent with the clothing worn during the elizabethan era romeo and juliet, imdb. Watch romeo and juliet full movie in hd visit director franco zeffirelli s beloved version of one of the most well. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written by william shakespeare early in his career about two. Romeo and juliet 69 movie clip romeo kills tybalt 1968 hd by movieclips. Way back when i was in seventh grade, i had this great language arts teacher named mr. Free for educational use education resource romeo and juliet. Franco zeffirelli romeo and juliet dialogue highlights. Romeo and juliet director showdown franco zeffirelli vs baz luhrmann vs a new film version of shakespeares most famous tragedy hits the silver screen today.
Shakespeares romeo and juliet has been filmed many times, but never as visually stunning as this version from 1968. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent romeo and juliet online on moviefone. 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. The music score won a silver ribbon award of the italian national syndicate of film journalists in 1968 and was. Stephen orgel describes franco zeffirellis 1968 romeo and juliet as being full of beautiful.
With this in mind, i believe franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota. In the last act of the film a few differences arose. Romeo and juliet script transcript from the screenplay. In the franco zeffirelli version of romeo and juliet, produced in 1968, the setting is accurate to the times of when william shakespeare wrote the play. He was also a senator from 1994 until 2001 for the italian centreright forza italia party some of his operatic designs and productions have. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. When romeo leonard whiting, a handsome young montague, disregards convention by attending a capulet.
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