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shakespeare in love (1998)

Original title: shakespeare in love
Production: USA|123 min
Dramatic, Comedy, Romantic
Poster of movie shakespeare in love
summer 1593: william shakspeare is in the throes of a paralyzing creative block. he needs an inspirational muse and when he finally finds her he falls hopelessly in love. in a crescendo of misunderstandings and forbidden desires, between brawls, duels and stolen kisses, will will have to find a worthy ending to his work 'romeo and juliet', but also to his overwhelming passion.

Festivals and awards

Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Motion Picture
Assigned to: Edward Zwick, Harvey Weinstein, David Parfitt, Donna Gigliotti
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Original Screenplay
Assigned to: Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role
Assigned to: Gwyneth Paltrow
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Assigned to: Judi Dench
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Music, Original Comedy Score
Assigned to: Stephen Warbeck
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Production Design
Assigned to: Jill Quertier, Martin Childs
Oscar 1999 - logo Oscar Best Costume Design
Assigned to: Sandy Powell
Golden Globe 1999 - logo Golden Globe Migliore film commedia
Golden Globe 1999 - logo Golden Globe migliore attrice in film commedia
Assigned to: Gwyneth Paltrow
Bafta 1999 - logo Bafta Best Film
Bafta 1999 - logo Bafta Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Assigned to: Judi Dench
Bafta 1999 - logo Bafta Best Editing
Assigned to: David Gamble
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Achievement in Directing
Assigned to: John Madden
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Assigned to: Geoffrey Rush
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Cinematography
Assigned to: Richard Greatrex
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Editing
Assigned to: David Gamble
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Sound
Assigned to: Robin O'donoghue, Peter Glossop, Dominic Lester
Oscar 1999 - nomination Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Assigned to: Lisa Westcott, Veronica Brebner
Golden Globe 1999 - nomination migliore regia
Assigned to: John Madden
Golden Globe 1999 - nomination miglior attrice non protagonista
Assigned to: Judi Dench
Golden Globe 1999 - nomination miglior attore non protagonista
Assigned to: Geoffrey Rush
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Director
Assigned to: John Madden
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Original Screenplay
Assigned to: Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Actress in a Leading Role
Assigned to: Gwyneth Paltrow
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Actor in a Leading Role
Assigned to: Joseph Fiennes
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Assigned to: Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Cinematography
Assigned to: Richard Greatrex
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Original Score
Assigned to: Stephen Warbeck
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Costume Design
Assigned to: Sandy Powell
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Production Design
Assigned to: Martin Childs
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Sound
Bafta 1999 - nomination Best Make Up and Hair
Assigned to: Lisa Westcott
David Donatello 1999 - nomination Miglior film straniero

Origin of the subject

dall'opera teatrale: The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (1596, William Shakespeare)

Direction

John MaddenJohn Madden: regista

Production and Screenplay

Edward ZwickEdward Zwick: produttore
Tom StoppardTom Stoppard: sceneggiatore
David Parfitt: produttore
Bob WeinsteinBob Weinstein: produttore esecutivo
Harvey WeinsteinHarvey Weinstein: produttore
Marc Norman: produttore
Marc Norman: sceneggiatore
Donna Gigliotti: produttore
Julie Goldstein: produttore esecutivo

Interpreters and Characters

Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth Paltrow(età:25)
(viola de lesseps/thomas kent)
Geoffrey RushGeoffrey Rush(età:47)
(philip henslowe)
Joseph FiennesJoseph Fiennes(età:28)
(William Shakespeare)
Judi DenchJudi Dench(età:64)
(Elisabetta)
Ben AffleckBen Affleck(età:26)
(Edward Alleyn)
Steven Beard
(makepeace)
Simon CallowSimon Callow(età:49)
(tilney)
Colin FirthColin Firth(età:38)
(Lord Wessex)
Daniel BrocklebankDaniel Brocklebank(età:19)
(sam gosse)
Rupert EverettRupert Everett(età:39)
(Christopher Marlowe)
Imelda StauntonImelda Staunton(età:42)
(nurse)
Jim CarterJim Carter(età:50)
(Ralph)
Tom WilkinsonTom Wilkinson(età:50)
(Hugh Fennyman)
Martin ClunesMartin Clunes(età:37)
(Richard Burbage)
Antony SherAntony Sher(età:49)
(dottor Moth)
Mark WilliamsMark Williams(età:39)
(Wabash)
Mark WilliamsMark Williams(età:39)
(Wabash)
Steven O'donnell
(Lambert)
Tim Mcmullen
(Frees)
Steven Beard
(Makepeace, il predicatore)
Patrick Barlow(età:51)
(Will Kempe)
Sandra Reinton
(Rosaline)
Georgie Glen(età:42)
(lady in attesa)
Bridget Mcconnell
(lady in attesa)
Nicholas BoultonNicholas Boulton(età:30)
(Henry Condell)
Desmond Mcnamara
(crier)
Paul Bigley
(Peter)
Joe Ii Roberts
(Webster)
Nicholas Le prevost(età:51)
(sir Robert)
Jill Baker
(lady DeLesseps)
Bernaby Kay
Steve O'donnell
Barnaby Kay

Technical staff

Richard Greatrex: direttore della fotografia
Sandy PowellSandy Powell: costumista
Martin ChildsMartin Childs: scenografo
David Gamble: montatore
Stephen Warbeck: musiche
Michelle Guish: casting
Robin O'donoghue: tecnico del suono
Lisa Westcott: truccatore
Veronica Brebner: truccatore
Jill Quertier: scenografo
Dominic Lester: tecnico del suono
Peter Glossop: tecnico del suono
Mark Cooper: altro

Voices and Dubbing

Version Italia(1998)

Ilaria StagniIlaria Stagni Voice of Sandra Reinton
Paolo BuglioniPaolo Buglioni Voice of Jim Carter
Francesca FiorentiniFrancesca Fiorentini Voice of Gwyneth Paltrow
Stefano CrescentiniStefano Crescentini Voice of Daniel Brocklebank
Massimo LodoloMassimo Lodolo Voice of Colin Firth
Melina MartelloMelina Martello Voice of Jill Baker
Massimiliano ManfrediMassimiliano Manfredi Voice of Nicholas Boulton
Vittorio CongiaVittorio Congia Voice of Simon Callow
Fabio BoccaneraFabio Boccanera Voice of Ben Affleck
Werner Di donato Voice of Nicholas Le prevost
Piero TiberiPiero Tiberi Voice of Antony Sher
Marzia UbaldiMarzia Ubaldi Voice of Judi Dench
Christian IansanteChristian Iansante Voice of Joseph Fiennes
Angelo MaggiAngelo Maggi Voice of Rupert Everett
Roberto StocchiRoberto Stocchi Voice of Mark Williams
Mattia SbragiaMattia Sbragia Voice of Geoffrey Rush