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A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Alternative Title: Sueño de una noche de verano, Ein Sommernachtstraum, Sonho de uma Noite de Verão, Сън в лятна нощ, Le songe d'une nuit d'été de William Shakespeare, 仲夏夜之梦, San Ivanjske noci, Sen noci svatojánské, En skærsommernats drøm, William Shakespearen Kesäyön unelma, Oneiro kalokairinis nyhtas, Szentivánéji álom, Sogno di una notte di mezza estate, 真夏の夜の夢, Vasarvidžio nakties sapnas, Sen nocy letniej, Visul unei nopti de vara, Сон в летнюю ночь, San letnje noći, William Shakespeare's En Midsommarnatts Dröm, 仲夏夜之夢, Bir yaz gecesi rüyası, William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Director: Michael Hoffman
Writer: Michael Hoffman, William Shakespeare
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Taurus Film
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Awards & Similar
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Story
The story unfolds in Athens and a nearby enchanted forest. Hermia loves Lysander but is betrothed to Demetrius. Her friend Helena is in love with Demetrius. The lovers' plans become complicated when they enter the woods, where the fairy king Oberon and his queen Titania reign. Oberon commands his mischievous servant Puck to cause chaos among the mortals by giving them a love potion, leading to romantic entanglements and confusion. Meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors rehearsing 'Pyramus and Thisbe' in the woods are also affected by the fairy magic.
Summary
Michael Hoffman's 1999 adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', is set amidst a vibrant, colorful backdrop with an Italian Renaissance twist. The film explores themes of love, confusion, and eventual resolution through laughter. The movie features a talented ensemble cast including Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, and Rupert Everett. It captures the wit and humor of Shakespeare's original play while adding visual spectacle.
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