Comparisons and differences between, Lawrence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh in their films of Shakespeares Henry V.
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Comparisons and differences between, Lawrence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh in their films of Shakespeare's Henry V. 1945 1989 Henry V was written as a play during a time of patriotism within England and England's plans of territorial and economic expansion were coming to light. The play was a great morale booster to the people as they prepared for the up and coming years, many of the scenes show the St Georges flag flying high and hopeful. It showed war's glory and hopes but at the same time put across the dedication and commitment that went into winning great battles such as the one at Agincourt. Lawrence Olivier directed his film in 1940's, the war years as they are often referred to. The labour party were in power at the time they were elected in the election July elections. These troubled times in England caused wide spread depression and...

