by vm_admin | Sep 28, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
And so, we reach our final analysis of Sir Kenneth Branagh’s 1989 film production of Henry V. So far, we’ve seen that Branagh’s version of Henry is a far darker soul than Laurence Olivier’s incarnation of the King. But how would this change as we depart Southampton...
by vm_admin | Sep 15, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
If there’s been one theme that has recurred the most in this blog, it would be the duality of King Henry’s personality. There’s the side that suited Lawrence Olivier: The charismatic leader, the war hero. And equally, there’s the angry, vengeful side that TV’s David...
by vm_admin | Jul 15, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
As part of our on-going mission to chart the cultural significance of William Shakespeare’s Henry V, we begin looking at the 1979 TV version directed by David Giles. This week, we’ll focus on the opening scenes, and how they set the stage for a more realistic and...
by vm_admin | Jul 13, 2015 | Film, Latest News, Uncategorised
This week we’re going to look at some of the earliest footage you can still watch of William Shakespeare’s Henry V being performed. This is part of our ongoing quest to chart the history play’s cultural significance in the years since The Bard penned it, tying into...
by vm_admin | Jun 8, 2015 | Film, History blog, Uncategorised
As mentioned in our introductory blog post, Henry V Throughout History will see us journeying through time on a weekly basis to see how William Shakespeare’s iconic history play Henry V has been adapted and staged in the centuries since the Bard wrote it. This is part...
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