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Who directed the 1996 film Romeo + Juliet and who were the lead actors?
Baz Luhrmann directed the film and Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes were the lead actors.
What is the plot of the film Romeo + Juliet?
The film is a modernized adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, telling the story of two teenagers from feuding families who fall in love.
Which major film versions of the play Romeo and Juliet preceded the 1996 adaptation?
The 1936 adaptation by George Cukor and the 1968 adaptation by Franco Zeffirelli.
When was the film released and by which studio?
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What was the critical reception of the film Romeo + Juliet?
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Study Notes
Film Romeo + Juliet (1996)
- Directed by Baz Luhrmann
- Lead actors: Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet
Plot
- Modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in Verona Beach, Florida
- Montagues and Capulets are rival families with a long-standing feud
- Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a ball, despite their families' animosity
- They marry in secret, but their happiness is short-lived due to a series of tragic events
Preceding Film Adaptations
- 1968 film Romeo and Juliet directed by Franco Zeffirelli
- 1954 film Romeo and Juliet directed by Luigi Comencini
Release and Studio
- Released on November 1, 1996
- Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Critical Reception
- Received mixed reviews from critics
- Praised for its unique visual style, soundtrack, and performances
- Criticized for its modernization of the classic play and deviation from the original storyline
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