Juxtapose The Zeffirelli And The Luhrmann Versions Of Romeo And Juliet In Relation To One Key
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Juxtapose The Zeffirelli And The Luhrmann Versions Of Romeo And Juliet In Relation To One Key
Both the Luhrmann and the Zeffirelli versions of the Shakespearian play, "Romeo and Juliet", have common scenes. The following essay will compare and contrast one particular scene that from both the movies. It will juxtapose many different relating features, from the diverse aspects of film-making, to the different ways in which the play has been altered to satisfy the tastes of different audiences. The below essay will elaborate and discuss the Vault scene.
Before these two films are discussed, it is necessary to give a basic idea of the story of "Romeo and Juliet", and also to give a summary of what the two films are about.
"Romeo and Juliet" tells the tale of two "star-cross'd" teenage lovers, who secretly in love with each other and then marry. Their families, the Montagues and Capulets, have been fierce enemies for decades, and, even as Romeo and Juliet say their wedding vows, new violence breaks out between the clans. In the end, their love is doomed. When Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead, he poisons himself. And, when Juliet discovers that he is dead, she too commits suicide.
Franco Zeffirelli's version of Romeo and Juliet was created in close authenticity to the original play. It was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, in 1968 by Paramount films. Set in Verona, Italy, in the 15th/16th Century, this film stays very pure and true to the original play. The spoken dialogue used in the film is only occasionally traditional Shakespearian language. Although, a majority of the time it is contemporary communication for the period of time in which it was set. The costuming is extremely authentic and traditional for the 15th Century. The music played throughout the movie is stringed and woodwind instruments. This traditional music helps to assemble the 15th Century ambience and atmosphere that Zeffirelli is attempting to place the audience into. The main aspects of cinematography which are used in this film are close ups of Romeo and...
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