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A list of movies that depict the cultural, scientific, and political changes in Europe during the Renaissance period. Find titles, ratings, genres, summaries, and release dates of movies from Andrei Rublev to The Tudors.
1. Romeo and Juliet (1968) PG | 138 min | Drama, Romance. 7.6. Rate. 69 Metascore. When two young members of feuding families meet, forbidden love ensues. Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, John McEnery, Milo O'Shea. Votes: 34,783 | Gross: $38.90M. 2. The Taming of The Shrew (1967)
- The Other Boleyn Girl
- Anonymous
- The Merchant of Venice
- The Taming of The Shrew
- Shakespeare in Love
- The Agony and The Ecstasy
- Elizabeth
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
- Romeo and Juliet
- A Man For All Seasons
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Royalty, romance, and ruthless deception, these are the catalysts that fuel The Other Boleyn Girl. A highly-romanticized account of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and Mary Queen of Scots is the borderline stereotypical example of a costume drama, but it's not without some serious merit. It is very interesting to see gender roles reversed as two wome...
Fans of the bard have all been played in this 2011 drama concerning the world's most famous writer. This film might have a 6.9 rating, but it is inspired by one of the most scandalous conspiracy theories concerning a historical figure. Anonymous asks the question "Was Shakespeare a fraud?" RELATED: 10 Modern Movie Adaptations Based On Classic Novel...
Speaking of William Shakespeare, the Renaissance genre wouldn't even exist without adaptations of his plays. While this film version of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice only sports a 7.0 rating, it's two leading talents are 10/10 in the realm of theatre. Jeremy Irons and Al Pacino star in this dramatic tale of greed, persecution, and pounds of fles...
For those looking for something more lighthearted and comical, look no further than Taming of the Shrew. Before it received the more modern and arguably more beloved adaptation, 10 Things I Hate About You, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Michael York starred in this colorful comedy. RELATED: How 10 Things I Hate About You Is Different From Th...
There are few films about Shakespeare himself as iconic and well-known as Shakespeare in Love. In this fanciful account of the conception of one of the author's most famous plays, a struggling William Shakespeare falls for the lovely Viola de Lesseps and pursues her as his muse. With two patrons impatiently waiting for his next play, yet to be writ...
Stepping back from the Globe Theatre, the next film takes viewers to the Sistine Chapel during the construction and creation of one of the most famous pieces of art during the Renaissance. RELATED: 10 Best Movies that Are At Least Three Hours Long, Ranked According To IMDb The Agony and the Ecstacy is the tumultuous story of Michaelangelo and Pope ...
How could anyone talk about the Renaissance without mentioning one of it's most prominent figures, Queen Elizabeth I? While most are familiar with the royal and regal image of the queen with her ruffles and frocks, Elizabethpulls back the curtain and shines a light on a younger queen as she gains the throne amidst brewing unrest with France and Spa...
Although the title might use Shakespeare's greatest play as its backdrop, this is unquestionably a farce of both the bard and theatre in general. RELATED: 5 Best Shakespeare Adaptations (& 5 Terrible Ones) According To IMDb Essentially, the film is the story of Hamlet, but told from the point of view of the minor characters, Rosencrantz and Guilden...
To say that Romeo and Juliet isn't the most famous love story ever put to paper would be an outright lie. That being said, it's been done and redone so many times it's almost a cliche. While there are dozens to choose from, the 1968 classic still holds up as one of the most romantic adaptations of the star-crossed lovers of fair Verona. It's nothin...
Based on the award-winning play of the same name, A Man for All Seasons concerns the account of Sir Thomas More and his involvement during the scandalous divorce of King Henry VIII. Those who are unfamiliar with the play will certainly know the legion of talent that brings this drama to life, including the likes of Paul Scofield, Orson Welles, and ...
Explore the enlightening and diverse genre of Renaissance-set films, from historical dramas to comedies. See the ratings and reviews of classics like The Other Boleyn Girl, Anonymous, and Romeo and Juliet.
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Here are the Best Medieval films ever, in my humble opinion. This list is based on various criterias, like box-office performance for some movies, critical success for others. It is also based on my own tastes. / Voici les meilleurs films médiévaux, à mon humble avis. Cette liste est basée sur différents critères, certains objectifs (tels que le succès critique et le nombre d'entrées ...
Sep 8, 2023 · 1. The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) 2. Elizabeth (1998) 3. The Name of the Rose (1986) 4. Shakespeare in Love (1998) 5. The Merchant of Venice (2004) The Renaissance on Film: A Brief Overview.
Need a break from modern times? Dive into these period movies and shows packed with amazing costumes and art design, plenty of drama and quite a bit of history.
4 days ago · This is a list of all the greatest medieval movies ever made, from movies about The Dark Ages to Renaissance films, from stories that took massive liberties with history to films that were actually pretty accurate.
