In this Gil Junger-directed teen romantic comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew," Shakespeare's themes of love, identity, and gender dynamics are skillfully updated.
Bollywood Macbeth, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The Mumbai underworld film stars Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Pankaj Kapur and skillfully applies ambition, power, and treachery to organized crime.
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard headline this beautiful Justin Kurzel rendition of "Macbeth". The video depicts Shakespeare's sad tale of ambition and madness viscerally and hauntingly.
Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespearean trilogy concludes with "Haider," a Kashmir Valley-set "Hamlet" adaption. The film explores revenge, political unrest, and social brutality.
Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet, known for its adherence to the text and spectacular production qualities, is a riveting rendition of Shakespeare's tragedy.
The Vishal Bhardwaj adaption "Omkara" is based on Shakespeare's "Othello." It examines jealousy, manipulation, and honor in rural Uttar Pradesh politics and caste dynamics.
An updated version of "Romeo and Juliet," Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Love, revenge, and sacrifice are explored in rural Gujarat amid squabbling families.