Hamlet Johnston Forbes-Roberston gives his famous performance of Hamlet in this ambitious early Shakespeare feature Drama 1913 54 mins Next Two virtuoso performances in one – Shakespeare's complete works presented in puppet form by a master of animation Animation & Artists Moving Image 1989 5 mins Introduction to Silent Shakespeare Discover why filmmakers in the silent era turned to the works of William Shakespeare for inspiration. Short documentary 2016 9 mins Leonard Whiting Olivia Hussey Teenage actors discuss their work with Franco Zeffirelli on Romeo and Juliet. Inside Film Non-Fiction 1967 16 mins Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting Q&A for Shakespeare Lives The stars of Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet are reunited on stage for the first time since 1968 as part of the BFI and British Council’s Shakespeare on Film. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2016 31 mins Twelfth Night Vitagraph’s charming 1910 interpretation features some notably lively performances. Comedy Drama 1910 11 mins King John The first ever Shakespearean film - once thought to be lost - with Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the title role. Drama 1899 1 mins King Lear An early Italian take on King Lear notable for its vibrant stenciling and impressive use of outdoor locations. Drama 1910 14 mins The Winter's Tale Memorably framed by a depiction of Shakespeare himself, this is one of the most successful (and longest) of the surviving silent Shakespeare films. 1913 43 mins Hamlet A selection of Hamlet’s most famous scenes are reproduced in this Italian production from 1910. Period drama 1910 8 mins Julius Caesar A selection of key scenes from Shakespeare’s Roman tragedy, in this American adaptation from 1908. Historical drama 1908 12 mins King Lear This silent Shakespeare adaptation features some impressive effects, including a storm scene evoked by scratches into the film itself. Period drama 1909 13 mins Sir Ian McKellen introduces Richard III (1995) Sir Ian McKellen reflects on his most renowned on-screen Shakespearean role, reprised from Richard Eyre's acclaimed National Theatre production. Short documentary 2016 1 mins Sir Ian McKellen introduces Henry V (1944) Sir Ian McKellen introduces Laurence Olivier's classic adaptation of Henry V, a rousing wartime classic which McKellen contrasts with Kenneth Branagh's more circumspect 1989 version. Short documentary 2016 1 mins Sir Ian McKellen introduces All Night Long Sir Ian McKellen champions one of the less traditional Shakespeare adaptations, which updates Othello to the 1960s Soho jazz scene. Short documentary 2016 1 mins Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen Acting legend Ian McKellen discusses his impressive range of Shakespearean performances. Inside Film Non-Fiction 2016 73 mins Beauty and Brightness No. 4 All of London's a stage in this summery, Shakespeare-themed tour of the capital. Interest film 1925 7 mins Warwick Pageant Crowds of thousands came to see a stadium-sized theatrical spectacle. Non-Fiction 1906 25 mins Macbeth Two scenes from Shakespeare's famous Scottish tragedy, with Wilfrid Lawson and Cathleen Nesbitt as a fine murderous duo. Period drama 1945 16 mins Julius Caesar Forceful staging of the famous forum scene from Shakespeare's tragedy about honour and betrayal in ancient Rome. Historical drama 1945 19 mins Link with Shakespeare Have you ever wondered what goes into the manufacture of a bicycle chain? A Coventry company attempts to boost interest by linking to their most famous regional landmarks. Promotional 1950 7 mins Richard III A fascinating record of F.R Benson’s famed production at Stratford’s Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. Drama 1911 20 mins The Volunteer Entertaining and evocative Fleet Air Arm drama-doc propaganda piece, written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Government sponsored film War 1944 42 mins Othello An animated Moor of Venice brings comedy to Shakespeare’s tragedy, in this cut-out cartoon with some neat tricks up its sleeve Animation & Artists Moving Image Parody 1920 3 mins Taming of the Shrew The Shrew gets a taste of her own medicine from a rumbustious Petruchio Comedy Period drama 1923 10 mins Oh'phelia A Cartoon Burlesque To bob, or not to bob? That is the question for Ophelia in this early animated Hamlet, starring a far from gloomy Dane Animation & Artists Moving Image 1919 10 mins Shakespeare Land Shakespeare's Warwickshire - home of the half timbered heritage trail and the place that will be forever linked to its most famous son. News Non-Fiction 1957 5 mins Shakespeare's Country A tour of Stratford-upon-Avon's houses and hamlets, stomping ground of a young William Shakespeare. Travelogue 1940 10 mins Shakespeare Memorial Theatre "O for a muse of fire" - or not, as Shakespeare's Memorial Theatre in Stratford is gutted by flames. Non-Fiction 1926 1 mins St George's Day at Stratford-on-Avon Proud locals hold a double celebration in Shakespeare's home town. Non-Fiction 1915 1 mins Stratford upon Avon Stratford celebrates the birthday of its most famous son. News Non-Fiction 1958 13 mins Shakespeare Land Elegantly attired men and women while away a sunny afternoon on the banks of the River Avon in this idyllic Edwardian travelogue. Travelogue 1910 5 mins Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Foundation Stone Laying at Stratford-upon-Avon on July 2nd 1929 Leading lights of the Masonic fraternity are uncharacteristically conspicuous in this theatrical ceremony. Non-Fiction 1929 18 mins Memorial Procession in English Country Town Top-hatted gents (one Japanese) parade through the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon to mark Shakespeare's birthday and St George's Day. Non-Fiction 1915 0 mins Stratford-on-avon A picturesque portrait of Stratford-on-Avon in the 1920s, evocatively photographed by British cinema pioneer Cecil Hepworth. Travelogue 1925 12 mins Family Party - Senat Personal Film - 1964 Macbeth, Julius Caesar and other Shakespearean characters let their hair down at home. Amateur film 1964 4 mins To Shakespeare's Memory Pomp and ceremony in Stratford-upon-Avon for the Bard's birthday Non-Fiction 1927 1 mins The Magic Behind The Tempest (1979) Toyah Willcox and Stuart Hopps share their memories of working on Derek Jarman's 1979 production of The Tempest, with access to a remarkable collection of notebooks, photos, scripts and designs from the film. Short documentary 2016 18 mins Shakespeare's Country Scenic views of the Bard's stomping ground, Stratford-upon-Avon, in this charming early travelogue. Travelogue 1926 11 mins Sexey's School perform The Tempest Sexey’s school put on a Shakespearian production. News Performance 1960 6 mins British and Best A progressive design by a pioneering female architect beats all comers to become the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford Non-Fiction 1928 0 mins Macbeth a Tragedy Experimental Shakespeare: prose and poetry, reading and performance, with filming mechanics laid bare Drama 1983 6 mins Around the Town No.110 An unconvincing Shakespeare mopes in Stratford, an Edward VII stand-in sups in Norfolk, and French actresses posture in London. Non-Fiction 1922 4 mins Shakespeare at Harrow Harrow’s schoolboys perform a scene from King Lear in this short film looking at the school’s theatrical endeavours. Amateur film Documentary 1957 12 mins Romeo E Giulietta Musical short featuring a duet from the Gounod opera Musical 1927 6 mins Glastonbury past and Present Druids, kings and mystics - rekindling the ancient spirit of Glastonbury. Documentary 1922 68 mins Welcome to Shakespeare Land! Travel back in time to a bygone Stratford-upon-Avon through the lens of the BFI's fascinating collection of Shakespeare-themed travelogues. Short documentary 2016 14 mins More Shakespeare on Film in our Subscription collection. Explore Subscription Left More Shakespeare on Film in our Rentals collection. Explore Rentals Left
