Annapolis Library Winter Film Series: Shakespeare in Cinema

The immortal dramas of William Shakespeare have inspired countless motion pictures. In our winter series we’ll view four, all borrowing either characters from a Shakespeare play or whole plots created by him. From a rousing Broadway musical to a classic science fiction film, Shakespeare’s genius continues to play a part in our cinema heritage. Each film is introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s background, production and followed by a lively Q&A session.

**Shakespeare in Love (1998) Saturday, January 17, 2pm
Winner of seven Oscars, including Best Picture, this highly fictionalized romantic comedy, imagining Shakespeare’s love life, nevertheless captures the spirit of Elizabethan theatre and The Bard’s genius. Features a witty, clever script by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard. 2 hrs. 3 mins., Rated R (occasional language and sexual content.)