The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet. Romeo e giulietta film completo in italiano youtube mit. Comparing franco zeffirellis 1968 and baz luhrmanns 1996 film versions. Franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet lisas history room. Franco zeffirelli romeo and juliet dialogue highlights. Heart of stone the twilight saga breaking dawn part 2. Romeo e giulietta franco zeffirelli 4 parte il funerale. Directed by franco zeffirelli, it is often lauded as the best take on the oftfilmed classic. May 19, 2016 f ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. Still from the upcoming romeo and juliet film starring douglas booth and hailee steinfeld. The film stars douglas booth, hailee steinfeld, damian lewis, kodi smitmcphee, ed westwick, stellan skarsgard and paul giamatti. With this in mind, i believe franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet is the most exciting film of shakespeare ever made. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli film.
On the traces of franco zeffirellis romeo and juliet in italy. This film was rated before the pg rating was introduced, and in todays times would have been rated pg. 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 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. That being said, the social behavior is definitely an issue. Our short stay in le tassinaie should deserve a separate account. Aug 15, 2008 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. Sony vegas pro semplice video dedicato alla mini serie. To see the story and that so well known dialogue from the printed page come to life, was an absolute thrill too say the least. But since they are adapting the play for film and because there are certain things that they can and cannot do on film then changes do occur. Believing otello has promoted the fastrising cassio over himself, iago plots to destroy both cassio and otello. Romeo e giulietta 1968 scena del balcone giulietta by.
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. Jan 14, 2009 qui siamo alla fine del film, usciti dalla cripta il loro amore li accompagnera nel loro fatale destino, che rendera triste tutta verona. Zeffirellis work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Its as if the emerging director had discovered the film industrys cookie jar and indulged himself more from an experimental than artistic. After the success of his first two films, zeffirelli moved into more religious. A highschool students love for a 15yearold girl is thwarted by parental disapproval, circumstance, and accident. Romeo e giulietta film completo in italiano youtube. Oct 04, 2014 canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. Theme analysis, comparing text to film, and analytical writing. Jan 15, 2003 franco zeffirelli s 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. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of director franco zeffirellis oscar winning adaptation of shakespeares classic tale of romance and tragedy. Olivia hussey and leonard whiting in romeo and juliet 1968 olivia.
This is because zeffirelli broke the longstanding tradition of casting overaged, sometimes greyhaired players in the title roles. Analysis of character development and film to text comparisionsunit 17. In real life, some people like fighting with others. With leonard whiting, olivia hussey, john mcenery, milo oshea.
In the play romeo and juliet, juliets cousin tybalt is a rude person. Zeffirelli captures not only the story, but the poetry of the story and the language. Romeo and juliet directed by franco zeffirelli available. May 26, 2012 the original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on display. With brooke shields, martin hewitt, shirley knight, don murray. Kaufen sie romeo and juliet 1968 by john mcenery gunstig ein. The beauty, the innocence, the undeniable all consuming fire of first love. The film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard. Director franco zeffirelli s beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare the film was directed and cowritten by franco zeffirelli, and stars leonard whiting and olivia hussey. 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.
Also the scene of romeos dialogue with juliets nurse. I studied romeo and juliet in high school english lit, and this was the first ever performance i ever saw, when this film was first released. Watch all the trailers from the new streaming service. Scopri dove puoi vedere il film romeo e giulietta in streaming legale. 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. This is a film you can watch over and over again and still be very moved. I have been a fan of franco zeffirellis movies ever since seeing his romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet 1968 stream and watch online moviefone. Romeo and juliet is a 1968 britishitalian romantic tragedy film based on the play of the same name by william shakespeare. It is also worth remembering that, like any stage production, a film is one persons interpretation of the play.
The music score won a silver ribbon award of the italian national syndicate of film journalists in 1968 and was. After the success of his first two films, zeffirelli moved into more religious work, including the st. Zeffirellis romeo and juliet, 1968 movie location in. Its as if the emerging director had discovered the film industrys cookie jar and indulged himself more from an experimental than artistic viewpoint. Director franco zeffirellis beloved version of one of the most wellknown love stories in the english language. With placido domingo, katia ricciarelli, justino diaz, petra malakova.
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, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeare s famous tragedy of the same name. 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. 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. The original costumes from zeffirellis romeo and juliet on. Not because it is greater drama than oliviers henry v, because it is not. The story of romeo and juliet is classic, and lovely. Zeffirellis romeo and juliet, 1968 movie location in italy. Romeo wears a mask to disguise himself so he may enter his fathers enemys ball. Comparing zeffirellis fight scene with shakespeares text. Director franco zeffirellis doubleoscar winning 1968 version of william shakespeares classic romantic tragedy play. Romeo e giulietta, seconda e ultima puntata 5 dicembre. F ranco zeffirellis 1968 movie version of romeo and juliet is back on rerelease. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.
The film opened in the united kingdom and the united states on. Romeo montague and juliet capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Apparently, rotas original manuscript is long lost, and they were forced to reconstruct the score by ear, listening to the soundtrack of the film. The unrepentant romanticism of franco zefferellis romeo and juliet works beautifully in translating william shakespeares tragic drama to the silver screen. Heart of stone the twilight saga breaking dawn part 2 programma. Rotas score was crucial not just for creating mood but for helping bind the narrative together as well as being a chart success. 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 is played by leonard whiting in franco zeffirelli s masterpiece film, romeo and juliet, made in 1968 with olivia hussey starring as juliet. Some may remember the old vinyl lp from capitol records st 400. Romeo e giulietta guarda in streaming in sd hd 4k in ita e eng. May 26, 2012 the original costumes from zeffirelli s romeo and juliet on display. Comparing zeffirelli and luhrmanns versions of romeo and. The setting is the closest thing to 50 verona and is visually stunning. Film romeo and juliet, juliet movie, william shakespeare, zeffirelli romeo and.
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 e giulietta zeffirelli film completo youtube. Romeo is played by leonard whiting in franco zeffirellis masterpiece film, romeo and juliet, made in 1968 with olivia hussey starring as juliet. This 1968 film is the definitive version of shakespeares 1594 play. The soundtrack for the 1968 film romeo and juliet was composed and conducted by nino rota. But today we mentally move to pienza in order to meet with the places where have been shot the most vivid and positive, definely renaissancelike, scenes of romeo and juliet movie. 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.
I have heard stories of teachers lamely trying to hold objects in front of the screen or skipping the scene altogether. In the playromeo and juliet, juliets cousin tybalt is a rude person. Zeffirelli s work remains, i think, the best effort for romeo and juliet, and one of the best shakespearean film productions ever. Romeo and juliet 1968 directed by franco zeffirelli. Canzone damore giulietta e romeo di franco zeffirelli del 1968 musica di nino rota duration. Based on shakespeares play, verdis opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy. Stories and pictures of the film scenes locations italy, 2003. Franco zeffirelli has excelled in this film production of probably the most famous and well known love story and tragedy ever written. The solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirelli s romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Qui siamo alla fine del film, usciti dalla cripta il loro amore li accompagnera nel loro fatale destino, che rendera triste tutta verona.
As i predicted, my students were just fine during the scene. The movie is wellacted, romantic, heartbreaking, and beautiful. 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. When romeo leonard whiting, a handsome young montague, disregards convention by attending a capulet. 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 solid leads and arresting visuals make a case for zeffirellis romeo and juliet as the definitive cinematic adaptation of the play. Romeo e giulietta 1968 scena del balcone giulietta by me alice mondini. Its 40th and 45th anniversaries have already passed. 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. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. Watch romeo and juliet 1968 full movie free online. Until this version of shakespeares tragic romance, the actors who. Released 1968, romeo and juliet stars leonard whiting, olivia hussey, milo oshea, michael york the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 18 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. 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.
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. The movie does one of my favorite shakespearean plays exceedingly well. I am an english teacher and i have seen this film about 50 times. Romeo and juliet franco zeffirelli, 1968 dennis grunes. Screenplay by franco brusati, masolino damico, zeffirelli.
Romeo and juliet, american film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of william shakespeares famous tragedy of the same name. Romeo and juliet 1968, directed by franco zeffirelli. 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 film absorbs much of the culture of the sixtiesespecially the rolling stonesbeatles haircuts on most of the principal male characters. The arating given to the film at the time meant that only people aged 18 and older could see the film. To be sure, romeo and juliet remains one of the bards hardiest perennials, a tragedy, which, done at least halfway right.