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Shakespeare a Palermo (1997)

Movie 87 min

In the late 1990s, in a dilapidated theater in the heart of Palermo, Carlo Cecchi is working on a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the second play in his Shakespearean trilogy, translated by the poet Patrizia Cavalli. Director Francesca Comencini – who sees Cecchi as the last representative of an Italy not subservient to the media and Berlusconi’s power – decides to follow him and is allowed to film the show’s rehearsals, on the condition that she does it all on her own and with discretion.

Francesca Comencini Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1997
Runtime
87 min
Country
,
Language
Studio
, GA&A

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shakespeare a Palermo about?
In the late 1990s, in a dilapidated theater in the heart of Palermo, Carlo Cecchi is working on a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the second play in his Shakespearean trilogy, translated by the poet Patrizia Cavalli. Director Francesca Comencini – who sees Cecchi as the last representative of an Italy not subservient to the media and Berlusconi’s power – decides to follow him and is allowed to film the show’s rehearsals, on the condition that she does it all on her own and with discretion.
Who directed Shakespeare a Palermo?
Shakespeare a Palermo was directed by Francesca Comencini.
Who stars in Shakespeare a Palermo?
Shakespeare a Palermo stars Carlo Cecchi, Iaia Forte, Valerio Binasco, Arturo Cirillo.
When was Shakespeare a Palermo released?
Shakespeare a Palermo is a 1997 documentary film.
Where can I watch Shakespeare a Palermo?
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