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Discover how Shakespeare's plays have evolved and why they are still beloved some 400 years on.
Shakespeare’s Timeless Appeal
Documentary, Shorts
Muse of Fire
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Subscribe NowThis uplifting feature documentary follows two friends on a global road trip to meet eight knights and a dame while immersing themselves in the world of William Shakespeare.
Dan and Giles, former Shakespeare skeptics who became enthusiasts after being captivated by Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in "Romeo and Juliet," journey to London to pursue acting careers and cultivate a profound appreciation for the Bard.
Over the course of four years, they encounter a host of Shakespearean luminaries, including Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, and Baz Luhrmann. This heartfelt and entertaining film aims to demystify and illuminate Shakespeare’s work for everyone. Think he’s no great Shakes? Think again!
Cast & Crew
(Director), (Director), Ian McKellen (Self), Judi Dench (Self), Mark Rylance (Self), Ralph Fiennes (Self), John Hurt (Self), Ben Kingsley (Self), Michael Gambon (Self), Zoë Wanamaker (Self), Helen McCrory (Self), Alan Rickman (Self), Toby Stephens (Self), Sandy Foster (Self), Dominic West (Self), Christopher Eccleston (Self), Fiona Shaw (Self), Simon Russell Beale (Self)