William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the longest of his tragedies, has been continuously performed since it was written, including in numerous film adaptations. In addition to the lack of restrictive stage directions in Hamlet, the conversion from the original medium to film allows for directors to impart their artistic decisions and add depth with the use of music, lighting, and camera angles. For instance, although remaining true to the language of the original play, Gregory Doran’s adaptation communicates his directorial vision through his depiction of Hamlet’s character, as well as with the usage of props and camera angles in Act III, Scene IV.
