Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet, features a philosophical depiction of life and death, leading to a tension between reflection and action. Set in the late medieval period, Hamlet as the main character renders a melancholy, contemplative and desperate aura to the entire play as he struggles to avenge his father’s murder by the present King, Claudius. Although this literary piece of Hamlet was written in the 17th century, its timeless plot gives it longevity as its central themes of madness, revenge and the overall mystery of death and the afterlife can still be applied to present day. Franco Zeffirelli’s “Hamlet” portrays a contemporary and naturalistic interpretation, designed to suit a modern audience. By incorporating and omitting scenes and dialogue,
