A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Sueño de una noche de verano, Ein Sommernachtstraum, Sonho de uma Noite de Verão, Сън в лятна нощ, Le songe d'une nuit d'été de William Shakespeare
Director: Michael Hoffman
Writer: Michael Hoffman, William Shakespeare
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Ann Wingate, Leslie Urdang
Executive Producer: Arnon Milchan, Michael Hoffman
Companies: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Regency Enterprises, Taurus Film
Budget: 11.000.000
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Story
The story unfolds in Athens and a nearby enchanted forest. Hermia loves Lysander but is betrothed to Demetrius. Her friend Helena is in love with Demetrius. The lovers' plans become complicated when they enter the woods, where the fairy king Oberon and his queen Titania reign. Oberon commands his mischievous servant Puck to cause chaos among the mortals by giving them a love potion, leading to romantic entanglements and confusion. Meanwhile, a troupe of amateur actors rehearsing 'Pyramus and Thisbe' in the woods are also affected by the fairy magic.
Summary
Michael Hoffman's 1999 adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', is set amidst a vibrant, colorful backdrop with an Italian Renaissance twist. The film explores themes of love, confusion, and eventual resolution through laughter. The movie features a talented ensemble cast including Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, and Rupert Everett. It captures the wit and humor of Shakespeare's original play while adding visual spectacle.
