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The Tragedy of Hamlet

Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast .

Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast. The king, queen and prince of Denmark are dark skinned. Horatio is Caucasian. Ophelia and Laertes are Indian. The Player King is Oriental.

Info about The Tragedy of Hamlet

Studio(s): ARTE, BBC

Originally Released: Mar 22, 2002

Production Countries: France, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama