You can look for geoffrey streatfeild in the second season of the hollow crown 2016, where he portrays edward iv in the second and third episode. The first season is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. The war of the roses collects three television films based on shakespearean histories in a multidisc set. Amazons choice for the hollow crown series 2 the hollow crown. I would be in your debt guys please, please, please. Tom georgeson, julie walters, alun armstrong, jeremy irons, simon russell beale, tom hiddleston, james laurenson, will attenborough, conrad asquith, ian conningham, richard eyre, rupert goold, the hollow crown 4dvd box set the hollow crown. The crown 2016 tvma 3 seasons awardwinning tv shows this drama follows the political rivalries and romance of queen elizabeth iis reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv part 1, henry iv part 2, henry v.
Richard ii, henry iv part 1 and part 2, and henry v. The hollow crown is a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The hollow crown deftly demonstrates that even the bards most obscure work can be sumptuous appointment viewing saving benedict cumberbatchs riveting incarnation of richard iii as a parting. He will also appear in 2015s lady in the van as the attractive man. The dvds of the complete the hollow crown series are also now available for purchase. His character may not have a name, but thats not a bad way to be described in the credits.
Watch the hollow crown season 2 online free 123movies. The hollow crown series for shakespeares plays are unique in that the actors speak in natural tones, rather than the bombastic performances often seen. Margaret attacks and murders plantaganet at his house. The hollow crown s01 ep01 richard ii part 01 hd watch. Shakespeares epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period.
War of the roses features three adaptations, henry vi and richard iii, telling the story of the. The war of the roses in season 2 is the most interesting and violent event of the. I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version. The cutting dialog was beautiful and wonderfully ambiguous, each line gives you a sense of wonder and sometimes a wow. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays. Advanced search watchlist sign in the hollow crown tv series 2012 poster. The series finds a perfect balance between respecting the original language and relating to modern audiences. Academy award winner jeremy irons the borgias, tom hiddleston the avengers, and ben whishaw.
I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version of henry iv, the hollow crown is far. I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version of henry iv, the hollow. The hollow crown, series 1, the hollow crown trailer bbc. A mini series of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Only occasionally does it feel misplaced, as in richard ii, when director rupert goold goes. With anton lesser, simon russell beale, tom georgeson, john mackay. Queen margaret is incandescent with fury that her son should lose his inheritance. A continuation of the baftaaward winning adaptations of william shakespeares history plays entitled the hollow crown, this compelling threepart series covers the widelyrecognized period of internal strife within britain known as the wars of. This helps a bit with the fact that stylistically and structurally the plays vary a good bit.
A continuation of the baftaaward winning adaptations of william shakespeares history plays entitled the hollow crown, this compelling threepart series covers the widelyrecognized period of internal strife within britain known as the wars of the roses, and depicts one of shakespeares most notorious antiheroes emerging under the guise of richard iii. Excellent adaptation of richard iii with benedict cumberbatch in the title role. If, like me, you have never been a fan of shakespeare yawn, but you are curious to see what all of the fuss is about, then give the hollow crown series a look as you may just be surprised. The hollow crown is a great way to watch the henriad in a manner that has a sense of consistency, produced as it is by the same team. From executive producer sam mendes skyfall, american beauty comes a stunning adaptation of four of shakespeares most celebrated history plays. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v, starring ben whishaw, jeremy irons and tom hiddleston. Henry iv part 2 airs 104 at 9pm et and henry v airs 1011 at 9pm. To avoid further bloodshed henry agrees to make plantagenrt his heir on his death, angering queen margaret. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens great. The hollow crown summons some of britains most exemplary acting talent and gorgeously crafted production values to enliven the swan of. But anyone who watched richard iii alone, simply to revel in king sherlock, was doing the hollow crown an injustice. This compelling threepart series covers the widelyrecognized period of internal strife within britain known as the wars of the roses, and depicts one of shakespeares most notorious antiheroes emerging under the guise of richard iii. The hollow crown is a series of british television films featuring william shakespeares history plays.
The hollow is a canadian animated science fantasy adventure mystery series created by vito viscomi and broadcast since june 8, 2018 on netflix. My english is not good enough to understand everything. Im willing to send some cookies as a thank you present if i must. The hollow crown season 2 season 2 opens with young henry vi coming to the throne, under the protection of the duke of gloucester, unaware that there are other claimants to the throne, plantagent of york and somerset of lancaster, whose factions will ultimately cause the wars of.
The hollow crown deftly demonstrates that even the bards most obscure. Henry vi part 1 1 3 against the backdrop of wars in france, the english nobility quarrel. The series had to be seen as a whole, the greatest achievement being that of. Henry negotiates to keep the crown for his lifetime but agrees to disinherit his son, prince edward. Series one, the hollow crown 4dvd box set, the hollow crown. True to season 1 of the hollow crown series, this one is also packed. The hollow crown is bbcs magnificent filming of the shakespeares second henriad richard ii with henry ivs rise to power, henry iv, parts i and ii, and henry v. The hollow crown s01 ep01 richard ii part 01 hd stream watch the hollow crown s01 ep01 richard ii part 01 online watch the hollow crown s01 ep01 richard ii part 01 online stream.
Executive produced for the bbc by sam mendes and starring benedict cumberbatch, the series dedicates one movie to henry vi, part i, combines henry vi, part ii and iii into another film and concludes the saga of the war of the roses with richard iii. You can also rent or purchase all the episodes on itunes in hd or sd. The result is that it is easier for the layman to discern the unique vocabulary through context, action and props, as well as tone. The hollow crown tv series 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. For the most part, the flexibility that television provides is used to good advantage in the hollow crown to clarify the action and enhance the dynamics.
A continuation of the baftaaward winning adaptations of william shakespeares history plays entitled the hollow crown, this compelling threepart series covers the widelyrecognized period of internal strife within britain known as the wars of the roses, and depicts one of shakespeares most notori. Richard ii, henry iv, part i and henry iv, part ii treated as one film in two parts in the series and henry v. The first cycle is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. A particularly wonderful touch was the way richard 2 was played like an unearthly micheal jackson character, he even had a monkey, a perfect nuance to the divine and lofty king richard 2. Henry iv, part 2 is the third of four episodes in the hollow crown tv series aired in 2012 and produced by sam mendes. Buy the hollow crown, series 2 microsoft store engb. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the hollow crown plays, from richard ii to henry v. Beginning in the year 99, the plays deal with events affecting the monarchy during a period where the ruling orders of richard ii ben whishaw, henry iv jeremy irons and richard iii benedict cumberbatch find themselves beset by rebellion, greed and war. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Richard eyre directed this adaptation of william shakespeares play and adapted the screenplay. The adaptation presents henry vi in two parts, incorporating all three henry vi plays. Having seen the previous episode of the hollow crown henry vi part 2 and disliked it very much, i had to steel myself to be able to put behind in my mind the haunting images endured in hvi 2. Five years on the country is in the midst of civil war with suffolk and buckingham among the casualties at the battle of st albans and the triumphant plantagenet claiming the throne for the yorkists. Richard ii is almost all dialogue, light on action or strong passions, and it is all ben whishaws.
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