Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives(2016)
Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives Synopsis
An evocative and imaginative exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how the themes in Shakespeare's play still resonate today.
Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives (2016) is a drama film directed by Shola Amoo, released on October 6, 2016 with a runtime of 5m. It stars Ashley Thomas, Phoebe Boswell, Elisa Lasowski and Lanre Malaolu. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Shola Amoo
- Writers:
- Phoebe Boswell
- Producers:
- Anne Beresford, Rienkje Attoh
- Cinematographer:
- Stil Williams
- Composer:
- Segun Akinola
- Production:
- British Council
- Status:
- Released
Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives (2016) Trailer
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Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ashley Thomas
as Othello
Phoebe Boswell
as The Artist
Elisa Lasowski
as Desdemona
Lanre Malaolu
as Spirit
Georgia Meacham
as Paparazzi
- Sarah Lott
Sarah Lott
as Paparazzi
- Tega Okiti
Tega Okiti
as African Queen
- Christopher Hardcastle
Christopher Hardcastle
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Shola Amoo, written by Phoebe Boswell, produced by Anne Beresford and Rienkje Attoh.
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Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?
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The main cast of Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives (2016) includes Ashley Thomas, Phoebe Boswell, Elisa Lasowski, Lanre Malaolu and Georgia Meacham. The film was directed by Shola Amoo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives released?
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Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives was released on October 6, 2016 and runs for 5m.
Is Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives worth watching?
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Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?
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