Shakespeare In Italy
- Format:
- DVD
- Distributor:
- 2 Entertain
- Release date:
- 04 June 2012
- Category:
- Historical Documentaries
- EAN:
- 5051561036088
- Catalogue number:
- BBCDVD3608
- Language:
- English
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Colour:
- Colour
- Region codes:
- 2
Description
Francesco da Mosto presents this two-part documentary about William Shakespeare and his use of Italy as a backdrop for many of his works. With input from actors, including Emma Thompson, Ciarán Hinds and Mark Rylance, Francesco visits locations such as Venice, Rome and Stromboli as he considers the plays, 'Romeo and Juliet', 'The Merchant of Venice', 'Julius Caesar' and 'The Tempest', among others.
