the merchant of veniceDrama - Great Classics
In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews. In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia. Antonio has invested all his money in his ships and borrows from the usurer Shylock, who proposes an unusual bond: if Antonio does not pay the money without any interest three months later, he might receive one pound of his flesh instead, at his choice. When Shylock's daughter Jessica runs away home with all his money and jewels, he becomes furious. Meanwhile, the load of Antonio sinks with three different vessels and he is not able to pay his debts with Shylock, and the Jew goes to court of Venice claiming the execution of his deal. In spite of many requests, his tough heart does not accept any other agreement further than the one established in their contract.
 
Director: Michael Radford
Writers: William Shakespeare, Michael Radford (screenplay)
Composer: Jocelyn Pook
Cinematographer: BenoƮt Delhomme
Editor: Lucia Zucchetti
Runtime: 131 minutes
Countries of origin: United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, United States
Language: English
Year: 2004
 
Cast
Al Pacino (Serpico, The Goodfather), Jeremy Irons (Assassin's Creed, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love, Risen), Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, John Carter), Zuleikha Robinson (Homeland, Lost), Kris Marshall (Death at a Funeral), Charlie Cox (Daredevil, Spider-Man: No Way Home), Heather Goldenhersh (Kinsey), Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean), John Sessions (The Bounty, Gregor Fisher (Love Actually), Ron Cook (Chocolat), Allan Corduner (Defiance), Anton Rodgers (The Prisoner), David Harewood (Supergirl, Homeland)
 
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award Award. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations

2006
ITALIAN NATIONAL SYNDICATE OF FILM JOURNALISTS
Won, Silver Ribbon
Best Production Design (Migliore Scenografia)
Bruno Rubeo

2005
BAFTA AWARDS
Nominated, BAFTA Film Award
Best Costume Design
Sammy Sheldon

2005
DAVID DI DONATELLO AWARDS
Nominated, David
Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)
Michael Radford

2005
ITALIAN ONLINE MOVIE AWARDS (IOMA)
Nominated, IOMA
Best Adapted Screenplay (Miglior sceneggiatura non originale)
Michael Radford

2005
LONDON CRITICS CIRCLE FILM AWARDS
Nominated, ALFS Award
British Director of the Year
Michael Radford

2005
SANNIO FILMFEST
Won, Golden Capital
Best Production Design in a Foreign Language Film
Bruno Rubeo

2005
SATELLITE AWARDS
Nominated, Golden Satellite Award
Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical

Lynn Collins
Nominated, Golden Satellite Award
Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical

Joseph Fiennes
Nominated, Golden Satellite Award
Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

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