Twelfth night, or, What you will [videorecording] / Fine Line Features presents a Renaissance Films production ; by William Shakespeare ; produced by Stephen Evans and David Parfitt ; screenplay by Trevor Nunn ; directed by Trevor Nunn.
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FilmPublisher number: ID1356LIDVD | Image EntertainmentPublication details: Chatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, [2005]Description: 1 videodisc (134 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title: - Twelfth night
- What you will
- Twelfth night (Motion picture : 1996).
- Director of photography, Clive Tickner ; editor, Peter Boyle ; music, Shaun Davey.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The classic Shakespearean comedy about mistaken identity and gender confusion is brought to the screen once again in this British production, courtesy of screenwriter-director Trevor Nunn. Nunn has transferred the time period to the Victorian Era of the late 19th century. Two twins, Viola (Imogen Stubbs) and Sebastian (Steven MacKintosh), are separated when their ship capsizes. Each believes that the other has drowned. Viola washes ashore on the coast of Illyria. She disguises herself as a man and assumes the name Cesario so that she can take a position as an aide to the Duke, Orsinio (Toby Stephens). Orsinio desires Olivia (Helena Bonham Carter), who refuses his attentions. He also flirts with Maria (Imelda Staunton), Olivia's maid. Orsinio sends Cesario as an emissary to Olivia. The foppish Sir Andrew Aguecheek (Richard E. Grant) also seeks Olivia's love. He is a friend of her besotted uncle, Sir Toby Belch (Mel Smith). With the clownish philosopher Feste (Ben Kingsley), all these members of Olivia's household plot to embarrass the dour Malvolio (Nigel Hawthorne), a butler who has no tolerance for frivolity. They fool Malvolio into thinking that Olivia desires him, and when he confesses his love, Olivia orders him imprisoned as a madman. Sebastian then turns up and is mistaken for Cesario. A series of mishaps follows. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
Originally released as a motion picture in 1996.
Special features: behind-the-scenes footage; interviews; theatrical trailer and TV spots.
Title from container.
Director of photography, Clive Tickner ; editor, Peter Boyle ; music, Shaun Davey.
Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant, Nigel Hawthorne, Ben Kingsley, Mel Smith.
Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino.
MPAA rating: PG; mild thematic elements.
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital surround.