SHAKESPEARE
A Critical Guide To
Othello & Julius Caesar

Produced by the Emmy Award winning team at Cromwell Productions, this DVD is an invaluable guide to understanding Shakespeare's tragedies. With the expert knowledge and interpretation of Professor Stanley Wells and Dr Russell Jackson of the Shakespeare Institute, and Dr Robert Smallwood of the Shakespeare Centre, Stratford-Upon-Avon, the central themes of two of Shakespeare's works are examined.

Topics addressed include:

OTHELLO:

Q - What are Iago's motives? Is he simply evil?
Q - Is Othello easily manipulated because he is ruled by emotion rather than logic?
Q - How does Desdemona contribute to her own downfall?

JULIUS CAESAR:

Q - What are the main themes of Julius Caesar?
Q - What motivates Cassius?
Q - What is the dramatic effect of Caesar's ghost?

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 60 minutes
Release Date: 20/08/07