One of the first Merchant-Ivory productions, Shakespeare Wallah establishes the tone for so many of their collaborations to come: the deft, multi-layered screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, luminous cinematography, a wry sense of humor, and a cast of characters rich in their very human complexity.
The true story of Geoffrey Kendal and his family of traveling theatrical players is used as a fascinating lens into the ever-evolving colonial relationship between Great Britain and India.
With music by the legendary Satyajit Ray and a memorable performance by Madhur Jaffrey (which earned her the Silver Bear award for Best Actress at the 15th Berlin International Film Festival).
This unrated film is in English and lasts 120 minutes.
Post-film Q&A with Director James Ivory, interviewed by John Farr, Founder, Bedford Playhouse
This screening is part of the Greenwich International Film Festival. Tickets for this and other film festival events are on sale now.
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