The merchant of Venice /
Presents a dramatization of one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies. Blending tragedy and comedy, it presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon or tragic hero?
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Ambrose Video Publishing,
[2000 or 2001]
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| Series: | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Ambrose Video Publishing : DVD videodiscs)
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| Summary: | Presents a dramatization of one of William Shakespeare's most well-known comedies. Blending tragedy and comedy, it presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, its captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon or tragic hero? |
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| Item Description: | Based on the play by William Shakespeare. Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1980. Digitally remastered; picture and sound enhanced. Special features: PC/Mac downloadable script. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (157 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert. |
| Format: | DVD. |
| Production Credits: | Camera, Geoffrey Feld ; editor, Malcolm Banthorpe ; music, Stephen Oliver ; costumes, Raymond Hughes. |