Famous for countless reasons, from the most flattering to the most controversial, the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love brought to the big screen one of the most famous and loved authors of all time, still relevant today despite the passage of time. Directed by the director John Maddenand written by Marc Norman And Tom Stoppardhowever, the film is not the transposition of one of Shakespeare’s works, but rather tells of the playwright’s falling in love with a noblewoman, all during the preparations for the staging at the theater of his Romeo and Juliet. It is therefore an invented story, which however has a number of similarities with the poet’s work.

In the film, in fact, there are a series of events taken from some tragedies or comedies written by Shakespeare. The love of the two protagonists, in its own way follows that of Romeo and Juliet, with all the differences of social class of belonging as appropriate. Free from the need to be historically accurate, Shakespeare in Love it appears to be a film about the author’s life as if he had shot it himself. Amidst great passions, conflicts and all the beauty of Elizabethan theatre, a story as exciting as it is beautiful even just to see for the pleasure of the eyes unfolds. In fact, the enormous success achieved by the film is not surprising.

Against a budget of only 25 million dollars, this has in fact come to earn around 290 worldwide. Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Shakespeare in Love, loved or hated, has nevertheless established itself as one of the most important films of its years. Before embarking on a vision of the film, however, it will certainly be useful to delve into some of the main curiosities related to this. Continuing here in the reading it will in fact be possible to find further details relating to the plotto the cast of actors and at best quotes in the movie. Finally, the main ones will also be listed streaming platforms containing the film in their catalogue.

Shakespeare in Love: the plot of the movie

The story is set in 1953, in London. Here the manager Philip Hensloweburdened by debts, promises to his creditor Hugh Fennyman who will soon be able to repay him thanks to the earnings of the comedy to be performed soon. The author of these is William Shakespeare, who however finds himself in full creative crisis, without a female figure who can serve as his muse. The playwright has no idea that the young woman is in the aristocratic part of the city Lady Viola DeLesseps she recites her verses by heart, cultivating the desire to be part of a real theater company, an activity at the time however denied to women.

With the show to be completed as soon as possible, the auditions for the lead roles have therefore begun. In particular, Shakespeare is struck by the skill of a certain Thomas Kent, a young man as talented as he is reserved. The playwright does not in the least suspect that Lady Viola is actually hiding under the guise of these. Soon a complex game of seduction will begin that will lead the young woman to risk more and more with her disguise, and as her theater debut approaches, the unpredictable will not fail to happen, between jealous suitors and impossible loves.

Shakespeare in Love: the cast of the film

The film makes use of some of the most famous interpreters of world cinema, including several Oscar winners. To interpret the role of the famous William Shakespeare is Joseph Fiennes. To prepare for such a complex character, the actor devoted himself to an in-depth study of the life and works of these, trying however to build his own version of the playwright. Next to him, in the guise of the impresario Philip Henslowe is the famous Geoffrey Rushwho was later nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. Rupert Everett instead it is the poet Christopher Marlowe, a contemporary of Shakespeare. Tom Wilkinson plays Hugh Fennyman, Henslowe’s creditor.

The real star of the film is the actress Gwyneth Paltrow, present in the role of Viola de Lessemps and the elusive Thomas Kent. She the actress had initially turned down her role, wanting to take a break from acting. Thanks to her portrayal of her, however, she went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, beating out other famous nominees. Colin Firth is present in the role of Lord Wessex, betrothed to Lady Viola, while Ben Affleck plays Ned Alleyn, an actor who really existed and known as one of the most popular of the Elizabethan theater. Finally, there is the famous Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth I. The actress then obtained the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, although appearing in only four scenes for a total of six minutes.

The most beautiful phrases of Shakespeare in Lovethe trailer and where to see the film in streaming and on TV

It is possible to watch or review this film thanks to its presence on some of the most popular streaming platforms on the net today. Shakespeare in Love it is in fact available in the catalog of Rakuten TV, Google Play, Apple TV, Now and Amazon Prime Videos. To see it, simply sign up for free on the platform. In this way you will be able to watch the title in total comfort and at the best video quality. It should be noted that in the case of rental you will have a certain time limit within which to view. The film will also be televised on the day Tuesday 9 May at 21:10 On the canal TwentySeven.

Below are some of the most beautiful and significant phrases spoken by the characters in the film. Through these it will certainly be possible to better understand the tone of the film, its themes and the varied personalities of the protagonists. So here are the best quotes from the film:

• Who are you who, wrapped up in the night, thus stumbles upon my deepest thoughts? (William Shakespeare)
• We too are made of the stuff dreams are made of, and our short life is enclosed in the space and time of a dream. (William Shakespeare)
• Playwrights cheat us on love. They make it cute, comical, lascivious, but they can’t make it true. (Queen Elizabeth I)
• I want to have poetry in my life and adventure and love… Love above all. Not the artificial attitudes of love, but the love that upsets. (Lady Viola)
• I’m afraid, since it’s night, it’s just a dream too seductive and sweet to have substance. (Lady Viola)

Source: IMDb