| GMD | DVD |
| Classification | DVD |
| Publisher | BBC |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564 - 1616DramaEnglishClassic literatureArt & LiteratureFiction / LiteraryDVD-Video discs.Plays |
| Description | In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors - THE WINTER'S TALE [1981] Leontes, King of Sicilia becomes convinced that his wife, Hermione, is guitly of adultery with his friend Polixenes, the King of Bohemia. He sends his wife to prison and tries to kill his friend - setting in motion a trin of tragic consequences.This stylised production of one of Shakespeare's most haunting and enigmatic late works revels in its intense conlicts. An excellent cast (including Jeremy Kemp as a magnificent Leontes) highlight the tragic intensity and comic grace of the play. |
| ISBN | 4717415382633 |