43 minutes
12/31/2012
From early rehearsals to the final performance, this in-depth exploration provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the RSC reimagined a Shakespearean classic for modern audiences. As Gregory Doran's directorial vision unfolds, traditional African dance is seamlessly integrated into Caesar's triumphant entrance and Mark Antony's funeral speech, while the set designers create a palpable atmosphere of dictatorship and unrest. Cyril Nri (Cassius) discusses how the cast draws on African leadership archetypes to infuse the narrative with cultural relevance, and Paterson Joseph (Brutus) reflects on his character's internal conflict, highlighting how it mirrors the difficult choices faced by contemporary revolutionaries. The documentary intersperses live performances with audience reactions, highlighting the powerful resonance of the adaptation.
Gregory Doran
as Himself
John Wyver
as Himself
Jeffery Kissoon
as Himself / Julius Caesar
Joseph Mydell
as Himself / Casca
Samantha Lawson
as Herself / Calpurnia
Cyril Nri
as Himself / Cassius
Chinna Wodu
as Himself / Cinna the Conspirator
Paterson Joseph
as Himself / Brutus
Matilda Wainwright
as Herself
Adjoa Andoh
as Herself / Portia
Andrew French
as Himself / Titinius
Chiké Okonkwo
as Himself / Messala
Mark Ebulue
as Himself / Cato
Ray Fearon
as Himself / Mark Antony
Simon Manyonda
as Himself / Lucius
Theo Ogundipe
as Himself / Soothsayer
Ivanno Jeremiah
as Himself / Octavius