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Comparisons in the representation of Act1, Scene One Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” in the film adaptations by Franco Zefirelli (1968) and Baz Luhrmann (1997) have differences and similarities in many elements.
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Media Coursework Comparisons in the representation of Act1, Scene One Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the film adaptations by Franco Zefirelli (1968) and Baz Luhrmann (1997) have differences and similarities in many elements. Zefirelli set his story in Italy, which portrays the film as an old and traditional one. The town is busy with many villagers buying and selling goods in the market, which seems like an ordinary day for the people. In 1068, there weren't any "hi-tech" buildings compared to elderly churches, town squares and markets. The atmosphere is busy but calm because the music played is soothing especially at the beginning. This is a more appropriate setting compared to Lurhmann's version because that was the way Shakespeare wrote them; in the earlier days there were no skyscrapers or office blocks. However, Lurhmann's version was very much different because although the setting seems like Italy, it was actually America. The beginning...
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