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As you like it, HBO Films presents in association with BBC Films ; a Shakespeare Film Company production ; produced by Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Simon Moseley ; written by Kenneth Branagh ; directed by Kenneth Branagh

Label
As you like it, HBO Films presents in association with BBC Films ; a Shakespeare Film Company production ; produced by Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Simon Moseley ; written by Kenneth Branagh ; directed by Kenneth Branagh
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
PG; for violence and some sexual material
Main title
As you like it
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
524112138323596
Responsibility statement
HBO Films presents in association with BBC Films ; a Shakespeare Film Company production ; produced by Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Simon Moseley ; written by Kenneth Branagh ; directed by Kenneth Branagh
Runtime
126
Summary
Rosalind is the daughter of banished Duke Senior and is being raised at the court of Duke Frederick, with her cousin Celia. She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia goes with Rosalind. Disguised as the boy Ganymede, Rosalind enters the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing the wrath of Orlando's eldest brother. What follows is an elaborate scheme devised by the cross-dressing Rosalind to find out the verity of Orlando's supposed passion for her, and to further capture his heart, through the witty and mischievous façade of Ganymede
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Classification