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Shakespeare-Wallah streaming

1965 Movie United States Drama, Romance 120 min

By: James Ivory With: Jennifer Kendal, Laura Liddell, Felicity Kendal, Praveen Paul, Utpal Dutt

The story of a family troupe of English actors in India. They travel around the towns and villages giving performances of Shakespearean plays. Through their travels we see the changing face of India as the old is replaced by the new, Maharajas become hotel owners, sports become more important than culture and the theater is replaced by Bolliwood movies. Based on the travels of Geoffrey Kendal with his daughter Felicity Kendal.

Filmium rating

68%

Mood

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reflective

Romantic

Cast & Crew

James Ivory

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Madhur Jaffrey

Partap Sharma

Jim D. Tytler

Praveen Paul

Jennifer Kendal

Hamid Sayani

Marcus Murch

Sudarshan Dhir

Shashi Kapoor

Pinchoo Kapoor

Laura Liddell

Utpal Dutt

Felicity Kendal

Geoffrey Kendal

Adaptation

Based On Real-Life Story

Budget

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Black And White

Black And White Film

Filmic

Theatrical Composition

Traditional Framing

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Episodic

Pace

Character-Driven Rhythm

Moderate Pace

Slow-Paced

Thoughtful Pacing

Soundtrack

Original Score

Style

Black And White

Cinematic

Linear Narrative

Moderate Pace

Period Piece

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Cultural Change

Decline Of Theatre

Modernization

Characters

British Actors

Family Troupe

Indian Film Star

Ending

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Historical Context

1950S-1960S

Post-Colonial India

Key Plot Points

Cultural Clash

Romantic Entanglements

Touring Shakespeare

Plot

Cultural Conflict

Post-Colonial India

Romantic Entanglements

Shakespeare Plays

Theatre Troupe

Travelling Theatre

Setting

Cultural Diversity

India

Post-Colonial India

Rural Areas

Small Towns

Theatrical Settings

Shooting Location

India

Theme

Artistic Legacy

Cultural Change

Decline Of Theatre

Love And Relationships

Tradition Vs Modernity

Genre

Art-House

Cultural Commentary

Drama

Period Film

Romance

Audiences

Adults

Art-House Viewers

Post-Colonial Audiences

Theatre Enthusiasts

Titles

Shakespeare Wallah

Awards

Silver Bear For Best Actress

Critical Reception

89% Score On Rotten Tomatoes

Positive Reviews

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Ratings

High Critical Score

Reception

89% Rotten Tomatoes

Award-Winning

Critical Acclaim

Festival Recognition

Positive Reception

Production Countries

India

United Kingdom

Release Year

1965

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