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A man and a woman closely stand face to face in a deeply wooded area.

Special Presentation

Hamnet

Directed by Chloé Zhao

Countries U.K. Run Time 125 minutes

Synopsis

From Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet.

Genres Biopic Drama Literary Adaptation Romance

Language English

Screenings & Events

There are currently no upcoming screenings of this film.

Media

Film Credits

Producers Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Nic Gonda, Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
Editor Chloé Zhao, Affonso Gonçalves
Cinematographer Łukasz Żal
Principal Cast Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn
Music Max Richter
Executive Producers Kristie Macosko Krieger, Laurie Borg, Chloé Zhao
Production Company Hera Pictures, Neal Street Productions, Amblin Entertainment, Book of Shadows

Sponsors

Film Patron

Frank and Kathy Ballantine