Hamnet (LFF)

2hrs 6mins

Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Screening as part of BFI London Film Festival in Partnership with American Express.

Unfortunately no Audio Description track is available for this feature.

Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet – the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating Hamlet.

Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) brings a rawness and honesty to this profound portrait of love, grief and the power of storytelling.

Tickets on sale for Members from 10th September; general on-sale from 16th September.

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