Branagh, Kenneth
Overview
| Works: | 1,416 works in 5,284 publications in 12 languages and 98,561 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Historical films Fantasy films History Juvenile works Children's films War films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Director, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Adapter, Producer, Author, Performer, Editor, Interviewee, fmd, Other, Restager , Scenarist, Film editor, Instrumentalist, pmn, Author of introduction, Contributor, Bibliographic antecedent, Composer, dr, wpr, Arranger, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Kenneth Branagh
- Shakespeare at the cineplex : the Kenneth Branagh era by Samuel Crowl( Book )
- Beginning by Kenneth Branagh( Book )
- Metanarrative functions of film genre in Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare films : strange bedfellows by Jessica M Maerz( )
- The films of Kenneth Branagh by Samuel Crowl( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh by Mark J White( Book )
- Hollywood's best film directors( Visual )
- Sunday morning( Visual )
- Ken & Em : a biography of Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson by Ian Shuttleworth( Book )
- Shakespeare on the screen : Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Henry V, Much ado about nothing, and Hamlet by Tanja Weiss( Book )
- A companion to the Shakespearean films of Kenneth Branagh by Sarah Hatchuel( Book )
- Authors & artists for young adults by Dwayne D Hayes( )
- Kenneth Branagh's twelfth night( Visual )
- Kenneth Branagh : traînes de feu, rosées de sang by Pierre Berthomieu( Book )
- Shakespeare's Hamlet : the relationship between text and film by Samuel Crowl( )
- Negotiations with Hal : multi-media perceptions of (Shakespeare's) Henry the Fifth( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh by Daniela Pecchioni( Book )
- Shakespeare reloaded : the Shakespeare Renaissance 1989-2004 by Vanessa Gerhards( Book )
- Much ado about nothing directed by Kenneth Branagh by Lloyd Cameron( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh by Daniela Pecchioni( Book )
- Screen adaptations: Shakespeare's Hamlet : the relationship between text and film by Samuel Crowl( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Kenneth Branagh
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by
Chris Columbus(
Visual
)
141 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 4,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage
141 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 4,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
177 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Prince Hal" has ascended to the throne of England. He proceeds to assert his hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathers an army and embarks on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs--the bloody Battle of Agincourt--and forever change the face of Europe. King Henry V unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and in the end ensures the peace by marrying the French princess Katherine
177 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Prince Hal" has ascended to the throne of England. He proceeds to assert his hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathers an army and embarks on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs--the bloody Battle of Agincourt--and forever change the face of Europe. King Henry V unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and in the end ensures the peace by marrying the French princess Katherine
Thor by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
127 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 3,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the arrogant warrior Thor is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle and learn what it takes to become a true hero
127 editions published between 2001 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 3,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the arrogant warrior Thor is banished to Earth from his homeworld of Asgard, he must fight to reclaim his lost powers. Pursued by an invasion force sent to destroy him, the fallen God of Thunder must rise to the battle and learn what it takes to become a true hero
Dunkirk by
Christopher Nolan(
Visual
)
51 editions published in 2017 in English and German and held by 2,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold
51 editions published in 2017 in English and German and held by 2,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold
Hamlet by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
160 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespear's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother marrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing
160 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 2,652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespear's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother marrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing
Rabbit-proof fence by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in English and held by 2,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If the government kidnapped you, would you walk the 1500 miles back home? In 1931, three half-caste children from Western Australia did just that. 14-year-old Molly (Everlyn Sampi), her 8-year-old sister Daisy (Tianna Sansbury), and their 10-year-old cousin Gracie (Laura Monaghan), all fathered by itinerant white workers, are stolen from their Aborigine mothers and sent to an institution to be trained into "white" Australians. Told they have no mothers, the girls revolt, escape, and begin the epic journey back to Western Australia-all 1,500 miles-navigating by following the fence built across the nation to stem the spread of rabbits
81 editions published between 2002 and 2018 in English and held by 2,618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If the government kidnapped you, would you walk the 1500 miles back home? In 1931, three half-caste children from Western Australia did just that. 14-year-old Molly (Everlyn Sampi), her 8-year-old sister Daisy (Tianna Sansbury), and their 10-year-old cousin Gracie (Laura Monaghan), all fathered by itinerant white workers, are stolen from their Aborigine mothers and sent to an institution to be trained into "white" Australians. Told they have no mothers, the girls revolt, escape, and begin the epic journey back to Western Australia-all 1,500 miles-navigating by following the fence built across the nation to stem the spread of rabbits
Othello by
Oliver Parker(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Venice during 1570, Desdemona, daughter of a powerful nobleman, elopes with Othello, a proud Moor celebrated as the city's most awesome warrior. Iago, who has served alongside Othello for a decade, is angered when the general chooses another lieutenant, Cassio, as his second in command. In retribution, Iago sabotages Cassio's promotion and convinces Othello that the handsome officer is cuckolding him. Othello writhes under the tortures Iago has created, and in a fit of jealousy smothers Desdemona, who caresses her beloved husband as she dies
90 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Venice during 1570, Desdemona, daughter of a powerful nobleman, elopes with Othello, a proud Moor celebrated as the city's most awesome warrior. Iago, who has served alongside Othello for a decade, is angered when the general chooses another lieutenant, Cassio, as his second in command. In retribution, Iago sabotages Cassio's promotion and convinces Othello that the handsome officer is cuckolding him. Othello writhes under the tortures Iago has created, and in a fit of jealousy smothers Desdemona, who caresses her beloved husband as she dies
Murder on the Orient Express by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone is a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again
59 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,449 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone is a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again
Walküre = Valkyrie by
Bryan Singer(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolf Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known
48 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 2,296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolf Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
127 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scientist strives to make the perfect man in a laboratory but instead creates a bitter monster who seeks revenge on his creator and his family
127 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 2,215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scientist strives to make the perfect man in a laboratory but instead creates a bitter monster who seeks revenge on his creator and his family
Jack Ryan : shadow recruit by
Chris Pine(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 2014 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A global action thriller set in the present day. This original story follows a young Jack as he uncovers a financial terrorist plot. When Ryan believes he's uncovered a Russian plot to collapse the United States economy, he goes from being an analyst to becoming a spy and must fight to save his own life and those of countless others, while also trying to protect the thing that's more important to him than anything, his relationship with his fiancé Cathy
55 editions published between 2014 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 2,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A global action thriller set in the present day. This original story follows a young Jack as he uncovers a financial terrorist plot. When Ryan believes he's uncovered a Russian plot to collapse the United States economy, he goes from being an analyst to becoming a spy and must fight to save his own life and those of countless others, while also trying to protect the thing that's more important to him than anything, his relationship with his fiancé Cathy
My week with Marilyn by
Simon Curtis(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the summer of 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark, determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, the film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe. When his diary account was published, one week was missing. This is the story of that week: an idyll in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work
66 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the summer of 1956, 23-year-old Colin Clark, determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl, the film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe. When his diary account was published, one week was missing. This is the story of that week: an idyll in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in English and German and held by 2,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend Don Pedro devises mischief: a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she loves to hate, Benedick. Their amusement is almost spoiled by the jealous scheming of Don John, but love and laughter prevail when the local constable unwittingly exposes the plot--and all the trouble proves to be much ado about nothing (111 min.)
39 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in English and German and held by 2,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend Don Pedro devises mischief: a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she loves to hate, Benedick. Their amusement is almost spoiled by the jealous scheming of Don John, but love and laughter prevail when the local constable unwittingly exposes the plot--and all the trouble proves to be much ado about nothing (111 min.)
The magician's nephew by
C. S Lewis(
Recording
)
46 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech
46 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Digory and Polly try to return the wicked witch Jadis to her own world, the magic gets mixed up and they all land in Narnia where they witness Aslan blessing the animals with human speech
Cinderella(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 2015 and 2019 in English and held by 1,595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger
2 editions published between 2015 and 2019 in English and held by 1,595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger
Much ado about nothing by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
121 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend devises delightful mischief--a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she most loves to hate--Benedick
121 editions published between 1992 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero. To distract him, his best friend devises delightful mischief--a romantic trap for the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the man she most loves to hate--Benedick
Anne Frank remembered by
Jon Blair(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and held by 1,426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features vintage newsreel footage, photographs and a rare home movie to look beyond the celebrated pages of Anne Frank's diary. Includes interviews with her friends, family and protector, Miep Gies
28 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in English and held by 1,426 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features vintage newsreel footage, photographs and a rare home movie to look beyond the celebrated pages of Anne Frank's diary. Includes interviews with her friends, family and protector, Miep Gies
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by
J. K Rowling(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Finds young wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermoine facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school
Walking with dinosaurs by
Jasper James(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 1,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the 155-milion-year history of dinosaurs from the aggressive Coelophysis, who first learned to hunt in packs, to Tyrannosaurus Rex, the most terrifying carnivore on the planet
35 editions published between 1996 and 2008 in English and held by 1,370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the 155-milion-year history of dinosaurs from the aggressive Coelophysis, who first learned to hunt in packs, to Tyrannosaurus Rex, the most terrifying carnivore on the planet
As you like it by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rosalind is the daughter of banished Duke Senior and is being raised at the court of Duke Frederick, with her cousin Celia. She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia goes with Rosalind. Disguised as the boy Ganymede, Rosalind enters the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing the wrath of Orlando's eldest brother. What follows is an elaborate scheme devised by the cross-dressing Rosalind to find out the verity of Orlando's supposed passion for her, and to further capture his heart, through the witty and mischievous façade of Ganymede
32 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rosalind is the daughter of banished Duke Senior and is being raised at the court of Duke Frederick, with her cousin Celia. She falls in love with a young man named Orlando, but she is banished by Duke Frederick, who threatens death if she comes near the court again. Celia goes with Rosalind. Disguised as the boy Ganymede, Rosalind enters the forest of Arden. Upon their arrival in the forest, they happen upon Orlando and his manservant, who are fleeing the wrath of Orlando's eldest brother. What follows is an elaborate scheme devised by the cross-dressing Rosalind to find out the verity of Orlando's supposed passion for her, and to further capture his heart, through the witty and mischievous façade of Ganymede
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher Distributor
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Lyricist Bibliographic antecedent Honoree Author Originator
- Doyle, Patrick 1953- Other Singer Performer Musician Creator Conductor Author Actor Composer
- Jacobi, Derek Other Narrator Performer Director Actor
- British Broadcasting Corporation Originator Publisher
- Barron, David (Film producer) Producer
- Thompson, Emma Other Narrator Performer Actor
- Briers, Richard Other Performer Actor
- Cleese, John Other Performer Actor
- Watson, Emma 1990- Performer Actor
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Aboriginal Australians Adventure and adventurers Attempted assassination Australia Branagh, Kenneth Civilization--British influences Clark, Colin, Conspiracies Denmark Dunkirk, Battle of (Dunkerque, France : 1940) England Fathers--Death Fences France France--Dunkerque Germany Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Henry--V,--King of England, Hitler, Adolf, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Jealousy Kirby, Jack Lee, Stan, Love Magic Man-woman relationships Military campaigns Monroe, Marilyn, Murder--Investigation Murder victims' families Mythology, Norse New Mexico Operation Valkyrie (1944) Orient Express (Express train) Poirot, Hercule--(Fictitious character) Potter, Harry--(Fictitious character) Prince and the showgirl (Motion picture) Princes Private investigators Revenge Ryan, Jack,--Jr. (Fictitious character) Schenk von Stauffenberg, Klaus Philipp,--Graf, Shakespeare, William, Spies Terrorism Thor--(Norse deity) Wizards World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Branagh, Kenneth.
Branagh, Kenneth Charles
Branagh, Kenneth Charles 1960-
Branagh, Sir Kenneth
Kennet Brana
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh acteur, scénariste, réalisateur et producteur britannique lul.
Kenneth Branagh attore e regista britannico
Kenneth Branagh brit színész, rendező és forgatókönyvíró
Kenneth Branagh britischer Schauspieler, Drehbuchautor, Regisseur und Produzent
Kenneth Branagh Brits filmacteur
Kenneth Branagh britský herec a filmový režisér
Kenneth Branagh brittisk regissör, skådespelare och manusförfattare
Kenneth Branagh brytyjski reżyser i aktor
Kenneth Branagh director, guionista y actor cinematográfico y teatral norirlandés
Kenneth Branagh nordirsk skuespiller og filmregissør
Kenneth Charles Branagh
Kennethus Branagh
Sir Kenneth Branagh
Κένεθ Μπράνα
Брана Кеннет
Кенет Брана
Кеннет Брана
Кеннет Брәна
Կեննեթ Բրենա
קנת בראנה
كينيث براناه
کنت برانا فیلمنامهنویس، بازیگر، و کارگردان بریتانیایی
কেনেথ ব্র্যানা
கென்னத் பிரனாக்
კენეთ ბრანა
브래너, 케네스 1960-
케네스 브래너
ケネス・ブラナー
ブラナー, ケネス
簡尼夫·班納
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