The Merchant of Venice
2004
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Synopsis
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
UK Film Council
Based on
The Merchant of Venice
Setting
Venice
Filming locations
Venice
Trailer
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Festival History
- BAFTA Awards 2005 generic
- London Critics Circle Film Awards 2005 generic
- AFI Fest 2004 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2004 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Merchant of Venice | |
| Alternate title | Il Mercante di Venezia | |
| Alternate title | William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice |
Soundtracks
| CD | William Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice (Music From The Motion Picture) - Jocelyn Pook (2004) | 5 releases, 2004-2005: Decca |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
