MUBI PRESENTS: GRAND THEFT HAMLET – ADVANCED SCREENING
- Thu, Jan 16
Director: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane Run Time: 89 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2024
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two out-of-work actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, they stumble upon an idea: stage Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Shot entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theatre with a chaotic digital landscape. With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural narratives can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling.
GRAND THEFT HAMLET hits theaters January 17. A MUBI Release.