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The Making of Julius Caesar: Royal Shakespeare Company

The Making of Julius Caesar: Royal Shakespeare Company

Dec 31, 2012 43m
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From early rehearsals to the final performance, this in-depth exploration provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the RSC reimagined a Shakespearean classic for modern audiences. As Gregory Doran's directorial vision unfolds, traditional African dance is seamlessly integrated into Caesar's triumphant entrance and Mark Antony's funeral speech, while the set designers create a palpable atmosphere of dictatorship and unrest. Cyril Nri (Cassius) discusses how the cast draws on African leadership archetypes to infuse the narrative with cultural relevance, and Paterson Joseph (Brutus) reflects on his character's internal conflict, highlighting how it mirrors the difficult choices faced by contemporary revolutionaries. The documentary intersperses live performances with audience reactions, highlighting the powerful resonance of the adaptation.

Title The Making of Julius Caesar: Royal Shakespeare Company
Companies Illuminations, Royal Shakespeare Company
Countries United Kingdom
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Jeffery Kissoon

Jeffery Kissoon

Himself / Julius Caesar
Joseph Mydell

Joseph Mydell

Himself / Casca
Samantha Lawson

Samantha Lawson

Herself / Calpurnia
Cyril Nri

Cyril Nri

Himself / Cassius
Chinna Wodu

Chinna Wodu

Himself / Cinna the Conspirator
Paterson Joseph

Paterson Joseph

Himself / Brutus
Adjoa Andoh

Adjoa Andoh

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Andrew French

Andrew French

Himself / Titinius
Chiké Okonkwo

Chiké Okonkwo

Himself / Messala
Mark Ebulue

Mark Ebulue

Himself / Cato
Ray Fearon

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Simon Manyonda

Simon Manyonda

Himself / Lucius
Theo Ogundipe

Theo Ogundipe

Himself / Soothsayer
Ivanno Jeremiah

Ivanno Jeremiah

Himself / Octavius

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