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Portrayal of King Henry in Kenneth Branagh’s Adaptation of Henry V

The issue of war is present in a number of Shakespeare’s works, one of them being Henry V. The figure of King Henry, his motivations to go to war, and his behavior in the battlefield are among some of the elements that can be explored in theatrical and filmic productions. The aim of this article is to cinematically analyze the film adaptationof the play, directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1989, more specifically the portrayal of the complex figure of King Henry, as well as how war, violence, and their consequences arevisually presented, mostly focusing on the battle of Agincourt.

Biblioteca Central da UNB

Janaina Mirian Rosa Ketlyn Mara Rosa

Dramaturgias

2019

Title: Portrayal of King Henry in Kenneth Branagh’s Adaptation of Henry V

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The issue of war is present in a number of Shakespeare’s works, one of them being Henry V.

The figure of King Henry, his motivations to go to war, and his behavior in the battlefield are among some of the elements that can be explored in theatrical and filmic productions.

The aim of this article is to cinematically analyze the film adaptationof the play, directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1989, more specifically the portrayal of the complex figure of King Henry, as well as how war, violence, and their consequences arevisually presented, mostly focusing on the battle of Agincourt.

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