This film is an exploration and analysis of Shakespeare's most villainous characters; Iago, the Macbeths, Shylock and Richard III… in addition to some of his greatest heroes; Henry V, Coriolanus and Oberon.
Incisive insights into the psyche give way to Shakespeare's own words which explode into the auditorium from one of the UK's most formidable and maverick talents. An exploration and analysis of Shakespeare’s most villainous characters.
Renowned throughout the world as actor, writer and director, Berkoff is known to many for the villains he has played in mainstream films; The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Beverly Hills Cop and Rambo. He brings this experience to Shakespeare's characters in a way that challenges and exhilarates.
Shakespeare's Villains has already enjoyed a successful West End run as well as having toured extensively overseas.
Shakespeare's Heroes
And Villains
Shakespeare's Heroes
And Villains
Starring: Steven Berkoff
Director: Stephen Cookson
Co-Producer: Peter Keegan
Log-Line: An exploration and analysis of Shakespeare's most villainous characters.
Genre: Drama/Educational
Status: Completed
In Competition - Top Indie Film Awards
Best Feature Documentary - Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival 2018