Discovering Hamlet
Overview
IN 1988, rising star Kenneth Branagh tackled the role of Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark for the first time in his professional career under the guidance of celebrated actor Derek Jacobi. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, this hour-long film documents how Kenneth Branagh and Derek Jacobi, two intelligent and passionate men, found new depths in Shakespeare’s classic drama, Hamlet. Filmmakers Mark Olshaker and Larry Klein follow the company through four weeks of rehearsals, from the first read-throughs to opening night.
About Discovering Hamlet (1990)
Released in 1990, Discovering Hamlet is a documentary film from Unicorn Projects (United Kingdom). It was directed by Mark Olshaker and written by Mark Olshaker. The cast is led by Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Patrick Stewart and Richard Clifford. With a runtime of 52m, the film averages 5.9/10 across 7 TMDB ratings.
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