Branagh, Kenneth
Overview
| Works: | 994 works in 4,401 publications in 12 languages and 92,741 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Action and adventure films Historical films Television adaptations History Fantasy films Children's films War films Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
| Roles: | Actor, Director, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Adapter, Producer, Author, Performer, Interviewee, Editor, Restager , fmd, Instrumentalist, Film editor, Scenarist, Other, Author of introduction, Bibliographic antecedent, Contributor, Composer, dr, 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 )
- The films of Kenneth Branagh by Samuel Crowl( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh by Mark J White( Book )
- 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 )
- Kenneth Branagh by Daniela Pecchioni( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh : traînes de feu, rosées de sang by Pierre Berthomieu( Book )
- Much ado about nothing directed by Kenneth Branagh by Lloyd Cameron( Book )
- Negotiations with Hal : multi-media perceptions of (Shakespeare's) Henry the Fifth( Book )
- Shakespeare reloaded : the Shakespeare Renaissance 1989-2004 by Vanessa Gerhards( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh : en el nombre de Shakespeare by Teresa López Velayos( Book )
- Kenneth Branagh( Book )
- Próby wrażliwości : szekspirowskie ekranizacje Laurence'a Oliviera i Kennetha Branagha by Olga Katafiasz( Book )
- 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
)
127 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,616 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
127 editions published between 2002 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 6,616 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
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
150 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, hot-blooded 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
150 editions published between 1992 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With his wedding a week away, hot-blooded 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
Hamlet by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
180 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespeare's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing
180 editions published between 1985 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this first-ever full-text film of William Shakespeare's work, the Prince of Denmark, Hamlet, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer. Meanwhile, war is brewing
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
174 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs and forever change the face of Europe
174 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs and forever change the face of Europe
Thor by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
92 editions published between 2011 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,861 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
92 editions published between 2011 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,861 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
Rabbit-proof fence by
Phillip Noyce(
Visual
)
72 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Italian and held by 2,699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1930's in outback Australia, three young Aboriginal girls are snatched from their mothers' arms in Jigalong, Western Australia and sent to a remote settlement at Moore River. Distanced from their mothers and forced to adapt to a strange new world, the girls attempt the impossible and embark on a daring escape. What ensues is an epic journey which tests the girls will to survive and their hope of finding the rabbit-proof fence to guide them home
72 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in English and Italian and held by 2,699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the 1930's in outback Australia, three young Aboriginal girls are snatched from their mothers' arms in Jigalong, Western Australia and sent to a remote settlement at Moore River. Distanced from their mothers and forced to adapt to a strange new world, the girls attempt the impossible and embark on a daring escape. What ensues is an epic journey which tests the girls will to survive and their hope of finding the rabbit-proof fence to guide them home
Walküre = Valkyrie by
Bryan Singer(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,288 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
43 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,288 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
My week with Marilyn by
Simon Curtis(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,181 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
56 editions published between 2011 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 2,181 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
Jack Ryan : shadow recruit by
Chris Pine(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,179 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
42 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 2,179 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
Wallander by
Henning Mankell(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 2,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In An Event in autumn, Wallander finds the remains of a young woman buried at the back of his garden. When another woman's body washes up on the shore, Wallander searches for the connection. In The Dogs of Riga, the corpses of two Latvian men, covered in mafia tattoos, are discovered in Ystad harbor. When Wallander travels to Riga in search of the killers, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption. And in Before the frost, a childhood friend of Linda Wallander goes missing. Wallander and Linda worry for her safety when they find links between her and a murderer
64 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 2,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In An Event in autumn, Wallander finds the remains of a young woman buried at the back of his garden. When another woman's body washes up on the shore, Wallander searches for the connection. In The Dogs of Riga, the corpses of two Latvian men, covered in mafia tattoos, are discovered in Ystad harbor. When Wallander travels to Riga in search of the killers, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption. And in Before the frost, a childhood friend of Linda Wallander goes missing. Wallander and Linda worry for her safety when they find links between her and a murderer
Walking with dinosaurs(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the 155-million-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
50 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the 155-million-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
Anne Frank remembered by
Jon Blair(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 1,478 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 the Holocaust victim's friends, family and protector, Miep Gies
27 editions published between 1995 and 2009 in English and held by 1,478 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 the Holocaust victim's friends, family and protector, Miep Gies
Dunkirk(
Visual
)
20 editions published in 2017 in English and German and held by 1,439 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
20 editions published in 2017 in English and German and held by 1,439 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
Twelfth night, or, What you will by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
75 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a shipwreck, twin siblings Viola and Sebastian wash up on the shores of Illyria. Viola, disguised as a man named Cesario, takes up service with the Duke Orsino, who is madly in love with the Lady Olivia. But Olivia is in mourning over her brother's death, so Orsino sends Cesario over as an emissary of love, except that Olivia falls for Viola!
75 editions published between 1988 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a shipwreck, twin siblings Viola and Sebastian wash up on the shores of Illyria. Viola, disguised as a man named Cesario, takes up service with the Duke Orsino, who is madly in love with the Lady Olivia. But Olivia is in mourning over her brother's death, so Orsino sends Cesario over as an emissary of love, except that Olivia falls for Viola!
As you like it by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,380 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
39 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 1,380 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
Pirate radio(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and French and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rogue band of DJs captivate Britain in the 1960s. The music they play defines a generation and the DJs stand up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. The Count is a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin is the boss of Radio Rock. Radio rock is a pirate radio station situated in the middle of the North Atlantic that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs that include: Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America who wants to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation
14 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and French and held by 1,264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rogue band of DJs captivate Britain in the 1960s. The music they play defines a generation and the DJs stand up to a government that, incomprehensibly, preferred jazz. The Count is a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin is the boss of Radio Rock. Radio rock is a pirate radio station situated in the middle of the North Atlantic that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs that include: Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America who wants to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation
The magician's nephew by
C. S Lewis(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 2000 and 2012 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of how Aslan created Narnia and gave the gift of speech to its animals
10 editions published between 2000 and 2012 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of how Aslan created Narnia and gave the gift of speech to its animals
Shakespeare on the screen : Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Henry V, Much ado about nothing, and Hamlet by
Tanja Weiss(
Book
)
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 69 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 69 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Othello by
Oliver Parker(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Othello "loves not wisely, but too well." Desdemona epitomizes unconditional love. Coming between them is their most trusted friend, Iago. On the outside he is honest and good--but on the inside, he is perhaps the most cunning villain of all time, orchestrating an entire chain of fateful events. Through the power of an untrue word--and a stolen token of a bond once thought unbreakable--Desdemona becomes everything she is not, in the eyes of a man who can no longer see clearly
18 editions published between 1985 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Othello "loves not wisely, but too well." Desdemona epitomizes unconditional love. Coming between them is their most trusted friend, Iago. On the outside he is honest and good--but on the inside, he is perhaps the most cunning villain of all time, orchestrating an entire chain of fateful events. Through the power of an untrue word--and a stolen token of a bond once thought unbreakable--Desdemona becomes everything she is not, in the eyes of a man who can no longer see clearly
Beginning by
Kenneth Branagh(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in 3 languages and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Irish actor, writer, producer, and director and founder of the Renaissance Theatre Company
11 editions published between 1989 and 1993 in 3 languages and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Irish actor, writer, producer, and director and founder of the Renaissance Theatre Company
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Related Identities
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Other Dedicatee Bibliographic antecedent Honoree Author Originator
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Doyle, Patrick 1953- Other Singer Performer Musician Author Composer
- Jacobi, Derek Other Narrator Performer Director Actor
- Barron, David (Film producer) Producer Actor
- British Broadcasting Corporation Originator Publisher
- Briers, Richard Performer Actor
- Thompson, Emma Other Narrator Performer Actor
- Paramount Pictures Corporation Producer
- Castle Rock Entertainment (Firm) Producer
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Associated Subjects
Aboriginal Australians Adventure and adventurers Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Attempted assassination Australia Branagh, Kenneth Brothers and sisters Civilization--British influences Clark, Colin, Conspiracies Denmark England Europe--Illyria Fathers--Death Fences France--Agincourt Friendship Germany Great Britain Hamlet--(Legendary character) Hamlet (Shakespeare, William) Henry--V,--King of England, Hitler, Adolf, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) Kings and rulers Kirby, Jack Lee, Stan, Love Magic Man-woman relationships Mistaken identity Monroe, Marilyn, Murder victims' families Mythology, Norse New Mexico Operation Valkyrie (1944) Potter, Harry--(Fictitious character) Princes Revenge Ryan, Jack,--Jr. (Fictitious character) Schenk von Stauffenberg, Klaus Philipp,--Graf, Shakespeare, William, Shipwreck victims Spies Terrorism Thor--(Norse deity) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Twins Wizards World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Branagh, Kenneth.
Branagh, Kenneth Charles
Branagh, Kenneth Charles 1960-
Kennet Brana
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh acteur, scénariste, réalisateur et producteur britannique
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 brytyjski reżyser i aktor
Kenneth Branagh director, guionista y actor cinematográfico y teatral norirlandés
Kennethus Branagh
Κένεθ Μπράνα
Кенет Брана
Кеннет Брана
Կեննեթ Բրենա
קנת בראנה
كينيث براناه
کنت برانا فیلمنامهنویس، بازیگر، و کارگردان بریتانیایی
கென்னத் பிரனாக்
브래너, 케네스 1960-
케네스 브래너
ケネス・ブラナー
ブラナー, ケネス
簡尼夫·班納
Languages
English
(1,136)
German (41)
French (33)
Spanish (25)
Italian (24)
Multiple languages (15)
Japanese (3)
Russian (1)
Chinese (1)
Turkish (1)
Polish (1)
Korean (1)
German (41)
French (33)
Spanish (25)
Italian (24)
Multiple languages (15)
Japanese (3)
Russian (1)
Chinese (1)
Turkish (1)
Polish (1)
Korean (1)
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