Laurence Oliver: Gertrude is touching Hamlet, which makes her seem like a mother figure and Hamlet like a "mommas boy." Meanwhile, Claudius is off-scence. Hamlet is seethed, while Gertrude is standing. Claudius is scolding Hamlet. No eye contact. Claudius is roaming around court, belittling. Hamlet is looking down, dressed in black. Claudius is talking in loud voice when speaking to crowd, speaking rapidly when talking to Hamlet. It is clear that Oliver has been influenced by Oedipus, when Gertrude kisses Hamlet. Claudius drags queen away
BBC: King and Queen are seated. Hamlet is turning his back. Gertrude is aggressive. Hamlet seems more confident (he has a sarcastic tone). King and Queen are standing, Hamlet seated. Queen hangs on Claudius, which angers Claudius. Hypocrisy "It was a loving surprise"
Mel Gibson: No court. More like a family meeting. Director has Claudius leave room. Violin in background suggest sentimental. Tenderness between mother and son. Mother is like a little girl running off alone
Kenneth Branagh: Admires Oliver's view. First triangle where king lowers himself to Hamlet's level. claudius sounds reasonable and nice (but he is still a murderer). Private vs. Public space= whispering vs. "let world take note." Claudius is dressed in read (there are two sides to him) Gertrude in white and Hamlet in black.
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