These three screen adaptations, Henry VI in two parts and Richard III, tell the story of “The War of the Roses”, an exceptionally turbulent period in British history. Shakespeare’s plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Sally Hawkins, Sophie Okonedo and Tom Sturridge, these exhilarating and emotionally charged films feature some of Shakespeare’s most eloquent and powerful language.

Cast and crew:

Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench. Michael Gambon, Sally Hawkins

Directed by: Dominic Cooke

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