The Tempest

The Tempest (2010)

An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.

Date of release
2010-09-11
TMDB
5.3 / 10 (138)
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Comedy
Director
Julie Taymor

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The Tempest
  • Filmed in: Hawaii
  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

The Tempest is a 2010 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1611 play by William Shakespeare. In this version, the gender of the main character, Prospero, is changed from male to female; the role was played by Helen Mirren. The film was written and directed by Julie Taymor and premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 11, 2010.

Production

The film, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, is written and directed by Julie Taymor. The play's main character is Prospero, a male in the original play. Taymor explained the casting decision, "I didn't really have a male actor that excited me in mind, and yet there had been a couple of phenomenal females – Helen Mirren being one of them – who [made me think]: 'My God, does this play change? What happens if you make that r…

In Shakespeare's play, Prospero is the Duke of Milan. In the adaptation, Prospera is married to the Duke. She is "more overtly wronged" than Prospero; when the duke dies, Prospera's brother Antonio (played by Chris Cooper) accuses her of killing him with witchcraft. Antonio makes the accusation to be rid of Prospera and claim her royal title.

Principal photography took place around volcanic areas of the big island of Hawaii and Lanai.

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