Twelfth Night
Originally released in 2012. Twelfth Night is a comedy film. directed by Tim Carroll. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mark Rylance, Johnny Flynn, and Liam Brennan
Synopsis
'Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.' Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with some of the subtlest poetry and most exquisite songs Shakespeare ever wrote. The Globe revisits its award-winning Twelfth Night of 2002 with an all-male Original Practices production, exploring clothing, music, dance and settings possible in the Globe of around 1601. Mark Rylance reprises his performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, 10 years after its original premiere at Middle Temple Hall and The Globe. Synopsis In the household of Olivia, two campaigns are being quietly waged - one by the lovesick lord Orsino against the heart of the indifferent Olivia; the other by an alliance of servants and hangers-on against the high-handedness of her steward, the pompous Malvolio. When Orsino engages the cross-dressed Viola to plead with Olivia on his behalf, a bittersweet chain of events follows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 55m
175 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Shakespeare's Globe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelfth Night about?
'Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit.' Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with some of the subtles...
Who directed Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was directed by Tim Carroll.
How long is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was Twelfth Night released?
Twelfth Night was released on May 4, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelfth Night?
The main cast of Twelfth Night includes Mark Rylance, Johnny Flynn, Liam Brennan, Samuel Barnett, Colin Hurley.