Released by decca records in 2005 b000380402 containing music from the merchant of venice 2004. In 16th century venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an. Many good location shots of canals and buildings in venice. In 16th century venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
If the merchant of venice is one shakespeares better known plays lacking a film version, then michael radfords tony adaptation to some degree illustrates why. The merchant of venice 2004 official trailer youtube. I thought the film captured the look of the 15th16th century merchant citystate through which much of the renaissance worlds trade flowed. Melancholy antonio loves the youthful bassanio, so when bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, antonio says yes before knowing its to sue for the hand of portia. Thinking to read the merchant of venice one more time, i took down the volume of shakespeares tragedies, only to be reminded that this dark. See more ideas about the merchant of venice, venice and lynn collins. The merchant of venice bridal ballad jocelyn pook composer, hayley westenra vocalist. One of william shakespeares most powerful comedies has been given a bold cinematic adaptation in this film version of the merchant of. Original title the merchant of venice 2004 shylock trading ltd. The merchant of venice is a 2004 romantic drama film based on shakespeares play.
William shakespeares the merchant of venice 2004 rotten. This was compulsory study in school and i wish i could have seen this film. This version of the merchant of venice was directed by michael radford, best known for the international hit il postino, and was shot on locations in venice and luxembourg. Released december 29th, 2004, the merchant of venice stars al pacino, jeremy irons, joseph fiennes, lynn collins the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 11 min, and received a score of 63 out. Since its a shakespearean play, dialogue is the key. Lynn collins as portia in the merchant of venice film directed by michael radford, 2004 an original signed autograph by american actress lynn collins. The merchant of venice 2004 in 16thcentury venice, bassanio joseph fiennes hopes to wed portia lynn collins. One of william shakespeares most powerful comedies has been given a bold cinematic adaptation in this film version of the merchant of venice. With al pacino, joseph fiennes, lynn collins, jeremy irons.
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In 2004 the notable film director, michael radford, did a production of shakespeares the merchant of venice. William shakespeares the merchant of venice variety. This movie had al pacino, jeremy irons, joseph fiennes, lynn collins in the lead roles of the film. Di abad ke16 venice, ketika pedagang harus default pada pinjaman besar dari rentenir yahudi disalahgunakan untuk seorang teman dengan ambisi romantis, kreditur pahit dendam menuntut pembayaran mengerikan gantinya. The merchant of venice 2004 stream and watch online.