Smoktunovsky.
Jokes aside, this is a terrific version, every bit as good as Olivier's turn.
Ophelia, usually made out as a flighty nutcase, here is well-fleshed out by a very talented and beautiful young woman.
It doesn't hurt that the music is by... Shostakovich.
Cinematography: splendid.
Shakespeare through the brilliant filter of first-class Russian film genius: it doesn't get any better!
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Topic - The Russian "Hamlet" starring the unfortunately named - tinear 18:17:42 11/01/07 (1)
- RE: The Russian "Hamlet" starring the unfortunately named - Victor Khomenko 19:46:02 11/01/07 (0)