Max reinhardts legendary hollywood bowl production of shakespeares a midsummer nights dream was transferred to the screen by warner bros. In 2016, the rsc and amateur companies around the uk take you on a very special midsummer adventure with a unique production of a midsummer nights dream. In this rendition of the play, duke theseus isnt a conquering hero but a. Im not happy giving this film adaptation of a midsummer nights dream only six stars, because much of it is very clever. The ensemble cast features kevin kline as bottom, michelle pfeiffer and rupert everett as titania and oberon, stanley tucci as puck, and calista flockhart, anna friel, christian bale, and dominic west as the four lovers. A midsummer nights dream full movie video dailymotion. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Check out the new trailers for a midsummer nights dream starring rachael leigh cook. A midsummer nights dream is an hourlong anime film by production i. When two pairs of starcrossed lovers, a feuding pair of supernatural sprites and a love potion gone awry all come together in an enchanted moonlit forest, the result is a delightful mix of merriment and magic in this adaptation of shakespeares romantic comedy.
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