TEMPEST
by Anthony Fletcher, Rob Curry
synopsis
Between euphoric blend of drama and documentary. TEMPEST is both a celebration of contemporary urban youth culture, and a 21st Century re-imagining of Shakespeare's last great play. 17 young actors from South London struggle to put on a production. Their story unfolds alongside Prospero's as The Oval is transformed into Shakespeare’s magical island and the outcast Duke conjures the spirits in his quest to regain his kingdom. In the aftermath of the youth and student uprisings, the Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games, Tempest is also our contribution to the ongoing debate on Englishness and English identity.
international title: | Tempest |
original title: | Tempest |
country: | United Kingdom |
year: | 2012 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Anthony Fletcher, Rob Curry |
film run: | 78' |
release date: | UK 02/11/2012, CZ 10/11/2012 |
cast: | Jummi Bolaji, Charlotte Gallagher, Liz Francis, Jennifer Twomey, Chloe Reader, Felina Tramonti, Charlotte Russell, Maeve Burke, Rosanna Mallinson |
cinematography by: | Daniel Fazio, Richard Mitchell |
film editing: | Francesco Caradonna |
music: | Roi Erez |
producer: | Anthony Fletcher, Rob Curry |
production: | Fifth Column Films |
distributor: | Aerofilms |