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Much Ado About Nothing
Movie

Much Ado About Nothing(1993)

7.3
tomato90%
PG_13
111Minutes

In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, a group of friends conspire to bring together two couples while dealing with a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. Set in 16th-century Italy, the story unfolds through a mix of humor, wit, and romance.

DramaComedyRomance
DirectorsKenneth Branagh
CastEmma ThompsonKenneth BranaghKeanu Reeves
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The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice(2004)

7
tomato72%
R
132Minutes

In 16th-century Venice, a merchant borrows money from a moneylender and agrees to a gruesome penalty if he fails to repay. Meanwhile, a suitor competes for the hand of a wealthy woman, leading to a complex web of prejudice, intolerance, and love.

DramaRomance
DirectorsMichael Radford
CastAl PacinoJoseph FiennesLynn Collins
racismpound of fleshsuitor16th centuryrenaissanceearly modern periodvenice, italymerchantservantall star castbased on stage playlady in waitinggender role reversaldeath threatnobilityfamous twistfamous speechheiressring as a giftrich merchantcourtshipmoorwoman disguised as a manprostitute16th century literature on screenjeweuropeperiod dramavenetiancanals of venicelace handkerchiefcatholicismlawyerpoetic justicejewish ghettoloangay subtexthomosexual subtext
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HAKYU HOSHIN ENGI
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HAKYU HOSHIN ENGI (2018)

5.5
TV_PG

When his clan is wiped out by a beautiful demon, young Taikobo finds himself in charge of the mysterious Houshin Project. Its mission: find all immortals living in the human world and seal them away forever. But who do you trust—and whose side are you really on—when you've been trained to hunt demons by a demon?

ActionAdventureAnimationFantasyHistorySci-Fi
animebased on mangashounenfeng shen yanyichinachinese folklorekingdommythologyhermitanachronismunlikely alliesclassic literaturequeenfriendshipmale protagonistviolenceloyal friendbased on adaptationsave the world16th century literature on screenpink hairsuperpowerhistorical fictionmagicbreastsheroic sacrificescience fantasytragedycoming of ageancient historycoming of age dramachinese mythologyorphandemonsupernatural powersupernatural fantasyinspired by a novelanime animation
Faust
Movie

Faust(1994)

7.4
97Minutes

Faust, a man disillusioned with life, makes a pact with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and pleasure. As he indulges in his newfound powers, he descends into madness and chaos.

AnimationDramaFantasyHorrorComedy
DirectorsJan Švankmajer
CastJan KrausVladimír Kudla
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A Midsummer's Night Dream
Movie

A Midsummer's Night Dream(1959)

7.1
76Minutes

The first puppet kinescope in the world. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.

AnimationComedyFantasyRomance
DirectorsJiří Trnka
based on play or musicalstop motiontheseus the greek heroshakespeare's a midsummer night's dreamgreeceliterature on screeneuropean literature on screenbritish literature on screen16th century literature on screenfantasy literature on screenhumoristic literature on screenbritish fantasy literature on screenbritish humoristic literature on screenathens, greecepuppetstop motion animationpuppet animationforeign language adaptationbased on play
Sen noci svatojánské
Movie

Sen noci svatojánské(1973)

6.2
ComedyFantasyRomance
DirectorsJiří Bělka
CastJosef BláhaJosef Abrhám
based on play or musicalliterature on screeneuropean literature on screenbritish literature on screen16th century literature on screenfantasy literature on screenhumoristic literature on screenbritish fantasy literature on screenfemale rapistboyfriend girlfriend relationshippsychotronic filmqueen of the fairiesarranged marriagebritish humoristic literature on screenrapefemale on male rapedonkeymetamorphosisplay rehearsallion maskmagical flowerfairyjoinerweaverfollowing someoneunrequited lovepsychotronic tv filmmaskrehearsalfather daughter conflictsleeping in woodslove-hate relationshipsupernatural powerfairy queenbeing followedsubmissive womanamateur actorcarpenterelfforestwoodsjealousylove trianglerivalrivalryaristocratnobleman
Dva šlechtici z Verony
Movie

Dva šlechtici z Verony(1966)

6
ComedyDramaRomance
DirectorsVáclav Hudeček
CastPetr KostkaEduard CupákKlára Jerneková
based on play or musicaleuropean literature on screenbritish literature on screen16th century literature on screenwoman pretending to be a manwoman disguised as mannoblemanfake identityfalse identitycross dressingfemale to male cross dressingdisguiselove trianglebased on playforeign language adaptationservantrivalryrivalmale friendshiparistocratmaidliterature on screenmilan, italyfriendship between menbritish humoristic literature on screen
Sen noci Svatojánské
Movie

Sen noci Svatojánské(1984)

Comedy
DirectorsJiří Bělka
theater playbritish literature on screenstage performanceforeign language adaptationliterature on screen1590s literature on screeneuropean literature on screenhumoristic literature on screenbritish humoristic literature on screeneuropean humoristic literature on screen16th century literature on screenbased on play
Mandragora
Movie

Mandragora(1971)

Comedy
DirectorsJiří Menzel
italian character played by czech actoritalian humoristic literature on screeneuropean humoristic literature on screenforeign language adaptationstage performanceliterature on screeneuropean literature on screenhumoristic literature on screen16th century literature on screenbased on play

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16th century literature on screen

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that delve into the rich world of 16th century literature on screen. Immerse yourself in the dramatic tales of Shakespearean classics, historical novels, and timeless stories that capture the essence of this transformative period in history. From captivating adaptations to innovative interpretations, explore the allure and enduring power of 16th century literature brought to life on the big and small screens.

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