The Making of Twelfth Night - Part 1: The Business of Film
These four 25-minute documentaries explore the production of BBC 4 Learning's ‘Twelfth Night’, from initial idea to finished film. Packed with insights into the way that films are made, the series also challenges the common perception of Shakespeare as dull, dated or elitist by showing how ’Twelfth Night’ inspires a young, talented and multi-cultural team of film-makers and actors. In the style of a fly-on-the-wall documentary, we follow the team through each stage of the planning, filming and editing of the film. As people describe their jobs, wrestle with the creative challenges and confide their concerns, we build up an immensely rich and detailed picture of lives dedicated to film and the skills and temperament necessary to succeed. But we also gain in knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare’s achievement as we become absorbed in the process of transforming an Elizabethan stage play into a twenty-first century film. Associated Creators: BBC Channel 4
Primary Title
- The Making of Twelfth Night - Part 1: The Business of Film
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 6 January 2009
Start Time
- 15 : 00
Finish Time
- 15 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Arts Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- These four 25-minute documentaries explore the production of BBC 4 Learning's ‘Twelfth Night’, from initial idea to finished film. Packed with insights into the way that films are made, the series also challenges the common perception of Shakespeare as dull, dated or elitist by showing how ’Twelfth Night’ inspires a young, talented and multi-cultural team of film-makers and actors. In the style of a fly-on-the-wall documentary, we follow the team through each stage of the planning, filming and editing of the film. As people describe their jobs, wrestle with the creative challenges and confide their concerns, we build up an immensely rich and detailed picture of lives dedicated to film and the skills and temperament necessary to succeed. But we also gain in knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare’s achievement as we become absorbed in the process of transforming an Elizabethan stage play into a twenty-first century film. Associated Creators: BBC Channel 4
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Literature
- BBC 4
- Filmmaking
- Shakespeare, William
Subjects
- Literature
- BBC 4
- Filmmaking
- Shakespeare, William