Movies
Pacino calls for more Shakespeare movies
Published Sunday, Sep 5 2004, 12:31 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
During the launch of his latest movie, The Merchant Of Venice, Al Pacino has revealed that he thinks more of Shakespeare's plays should be adapted into movies.
Pacino, who plays Shylock in director Michael Radford's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, spoke at the world premiere of the film - at the Venice Film Festival.
He said, "I believe Shakespeare in film is really something that should be tried more often, an opportunity to take some of the humanity that he writes into his characters and to express it.
"In the theatre you are watching it as it happens and listening to the words. But in a movie you have the opportunity to cut away, to go in for close-ups, to bring in a different dynamic to a scene.
"I would like to do yet another Shakespeare if I could. I would prefer to do it as a play first.
"There are a lot of roles in Shakespeare I would like to play. If I feel the script is right for a movie I would definitely be interested in doing any role."
Pacino, who plays Shylock in director Michael Radford's adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, spoke at the world premiere of the film - at the Venice Film Festival.
He said, "I believe Shakespeare in film is really something that should be tried more often, an opportunity to take some of the humanity that he writes into his characters and to express it.
"In the theatre you are watching it as it happens and listening to the words. But in a movie you have the opportunity to cut away, to go in for close-ups, to bring in a different dynamic to a scene.
"I would like to do yet another Shakespeare if I could. I would prefer to do it as a play first.
"There are a lot of roles in Shakespeare I would like to play. If I feel the script is right for a movie I would definitely be interested in doing any role."
More: Movies
Movie Reviews
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceWe revisit George Lucas's much-maligned Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace.
At the Movies
John Williams's top 10 movie scoresAs John Williams celebrates his 80th birthday, we take a look at his 10 best movie scores.
Movies Interviews
Daniel Radcliffe talks 'Woman in Black'The actor talks to Digital Spy about his first post-Potter outing.
Box Office Charts
'Chronicle' leads UK box officeSuperhero drama Chronicle leads the UK box office ahead of Journey 2.
