Summary
After being exiled from the court by her wicked uncle Duke Frederick, Rosalind, daughter of the deposed Duke Senior, disguises herself as a young man and takes refuge in the Forest of Arden along with her cousin, Celia, and their loyal fool, Touchstone. While in the forest, Rosalind meets Orlando, whom she loves, but her male disguise complicates matters, especially when Rosalind finds she has unwittingly attracted the attention of the shepherdess, Phebe.Additional Information
Subjects |
Nobility
-- France
-- Drama.
Exiles -- Drama. Love -- Drama. Arden, Forest of (England) -- Drama. Comedy films. Film adaptations. Drama. Filmed performances. |
Publisher | [London] :Opus Arte,2010 |
Edition | Widescreen. |
Other Titles | As you like it. William Shakespeare comedy, romance, tragedy William Shakespeare, As you like it |
Contributors |
Sharrock, Thea,
1976- Russmann, KrisĖs. Whitbourn, James. Frederick, Naomi, 1976- Laskey, Jack, 1982- Rowan, Dominic, 1971- Rogers, Laura, 1979- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. As you like it. London Globe Theatre Company. Opus Arte (Firm) Electric Sky (Firm) |
Participants/Performers |
Naomi Frederick, Jack Laskey, Dominic Rowan, Laura Rogers. |
Other Contributors |
Designer, Dick Bird ; composer, Stephen Warbeck ; choreographer, Fin Walker. |
Language |
English In Shakespeare's English; with optional English subtitles. |
Notes |
Filmed stage play. Title from container. At head of title: William Shakespeare. Issued as part of the boxed set, William Shakespeare comedy, romance, tragedy. Series statement taken from set container. Accompanying booklet (25 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.) comprises an essay in English, French, and German, by Gwilym Jones, and a play synopsis adapted from Shakespeare's words : a glossary and language companion, by David and Ben Crystal. Special features: Cast gallery; famous speeches. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; all regions; widescreen (16:9) presentation; double-layer; LPCM stereo. and DTS digital surround sound. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |