To Be or Not to Be is a dark comedy set in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. It follows a troupe of actors who become involved in a plot to deceive the Nazis and protect the Polish Resistance. The film explores themes of deception, sacrifice, and the power of comedy in the face of despair.
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
The Merchant of Venice is a story set in 16th-century Venice, where a merchant named Antonio borrows money from a Jewish moneylender named Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia. However, when Antonio fails to repay the debt, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as collateral. The play explores themes of prejudice, mercy, and the consequences of seeking revenge.
A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
A TV schools version of the play by William Shakespeare, filmed in the studio and on location in Venice.
With a friend desperate for money, a merchant takes out a loan from a ruthless money-lender. Confident that his ships will soon be bringing him great wealth, the merchant willingly agrees to conditions of the loan that put him at great personal risk.
The film "Der Kaufmann von Venedig" ( The Jew Of Mestri ) was written, produced and directed by Peter Paul Felner in the silent year of 1923 and is a free adaptation of "Merchant of Venice" written by Herr William Shakespeare. It is an elegant and expensive German film production that was shot on location in beautiful and decadent Venice with some of the most important Teutonic actors of the time: Henny Porten, Harry Liedtke und Werner Krauss and even the mysterious Max Schreck.
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
In 16th century Venice, a merchant named Antonio borrows money from a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. When Antonio is unable to repay the loan, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as collateral, leading to a powerful courtroom drama.
A modern day take on the classic bard tale - with Silver as a movie producer.
A wealthy merchant in Venice borrows money from a Jewish moneylender to fund his friend's romantic pursuits, but when the debt comes due, the moneylender demands a pound of flesh as collateral.
There is no question that Shakespeare was one of the greatest writers in human history. His works are filled with love, action, revenge - all the makings of a top-grossing movie. However, Shakespeare's use of language often makes it difficult to follow his plays. this series explains the origins of his style and breaks down some of his best-known plays with simple synopses and character analyses.
'The Merchant of Venice', William Shakespeare's most controversial play, is turned gay in this dark retelling that's been moved to Venice California.
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