Muse of Fire

Muse of Fire

Two young London actors set out together to face the greatest challenge in the world of acting - Shakespeare.

2013 · 83 min · ★ 6.5 · Documentary

This unique feature documentary follows two actors, Giles Terera and Dan Poole, as they travel the world to find out everything they can about tackling the greatest writer of them all. Together they have directed and produced an inspiring film that aims to demystify and illuminate Shakespeare’s work for everyone: from actors, directors and students of all disciplines, right through to the "man on the street". Think Shakespeare is boring? Think again!

Directed by Dan Poole · Written by Giles Terera

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