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Romeo & Julia (2006)
Directed by Andres Dvinjaninov
“A tragic romance story, reborn in a rock musical style.”
Drama, Romance, Comedy, Music · 2h 31m
Romeo & Julia is a landmark Estonian rock musical that first captured the nation's heart at its 2006 premiere. Based on William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, this modern reimagining transports the "star-crossed lovers" to a contemporary setting, replacing ancient swords with a clash of modern values and social classes. The story follows Romeo (a working-class youth) and Julia (the daughter of a wealthy banker) as they navigate a forbidden romance amidst a decades-long feud between their families. It is a powerful exploration of the struggle between true emotion and a material world, where a tragic end brings reconciliation only after it is too late to save the young lovers.
Cast
Kristjan Kasearu
Hele Kõrve
Jaagup Kreem
Taavi Tõnisson
Tarmo Männard
Anti Kobin
Kaire Vilgats
Tõnu Kilgas
Crew
- Director
- Andres Dvinjaninov
Details
- Release date
- 2006-08-25
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy, Music
- Original language
- ET
- Spoken languages
- Estonian
- Production
- Eesti Riiklik Nukuteater / Noorsooteater