Look at Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptations of Romeo and Juliet.
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Having watched two different film adaptations of 'Romeo and Juliet', it is clear to see that the two directors have used a number of different techniques, quite differently at times, to put across their particular interpretations of the play. These methods and different interpretations are very obvious if one studies the same scene as portrayed in each film. We looked at Franco Zeffirelli's 1970's version of the play and Baz Luhrmann's recent adaptation produced in 1996
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his film as he had technology to help him portray the initial meaning in a more 'dream like' manner with the help of special lighting and specific camera shots. Also, this adaptation was a major Hollywood blockbuster with millions of dollars to be spent on it. Whereas, 40 years ago, I imagine that Franco Zeffirelli would have had to deal with a budget and obviously, did not have the technology to portray special effects and sounds.
his film as he had technology to help him portray the initial meaning in a more 'dream like' manner with the help of special lighting and specific camera shots. Also, this adaptation was a major Hollywood blockbuster with millions of dollars to be spent on it. Whereas, 40 years ago, I imagine that Franco Zeffirelli would have had to deal with a budget and obviously, did not have the technology to portray special effects and sounds.