Renaissance Films (Firm)
Overview
| Works: | 22 works in 137 publications in 2 languages and 8,831 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations History Comedy films Historical films Romantic comedy films Romance films Television plays Nonfiction films |
| Roles: | Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Renaissance Films (Firm)
Much Ado About Nothing by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 2,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
William Shakespeare's tale of love and enchantment set against a backdrop of mistaken identities and bawdy good fun
32 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 2,405 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
William Shakespeare's tale of love and enchantment set against a backdrop of mistaken identities and bawdy good fun
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 1,964 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
25 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 1,964 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
Twelfth night, or, What you will by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino
4 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino
The wings of the dove by
Iain Softley(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 982 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young society woman's love for a common journalist presents her with an impossible decision: leave him or marry and face a life of poverty. Events take an unexpected twist when she befriends a lonely young heiress whose own tragic secret offers an irresistible but dangerous solution
12 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 982 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young society woman's love for a common journalist presents her with an impossible decision: leave him or marry and face a life of poverty. Events take an unexpected twist when she befriends a lonely young heiress whose own tragic secret offers an irresistible but dangerous solution
Twelfth night, or, What you will by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A full length feature film based on Shakespeare's work
19 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in English and held by 649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A full length feature film based on Shakespeare's work
The reckoning by
Paul McGuigan(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 14th century England, the story involves a priest who leaves the church after committing adultery. He falls in with a troupe of traveling actors. The group ends up in a small town where a mute woman is accused of witchcraft and murder. Drawn to the woman, the troupe re-creates the events in hopes of drawing a crowd and solving the crime
6 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in English and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in 14th century England, the story involves a priest who leaves the church after committing adultery. He falls in with a troupe of traveling actors. The group ends up in a small town where a mute woman is accused of witchcraft and murder. Drawn to the woman, the troupe re-creates the events in hopes of drawing a crowd and solving the crime
The Luzhin defence by
Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An eccentric chess master, whose unstable childhood rendered him incapable of relating well with others, finds that chess is his only escape and solace. At an Italian resort, where he is favored to win a prestigious chess championship, he meets and falls in love with a caring woman. When a former mentor turned jealous saboteur tries to destroy his confidence, the fragile genius may lose more than just the big game
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 314 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An eccentric chess master, whose unstable childhood rendered him incapable of relating well with others, finds that chess is his only escape and solace. At an Italian resort, where he is favored to win a prestigious chess championship, he meets and falls in love with a caring woman. When a former mentor turned jealous saboteur tries to destroy his confidence, the fragile genius may lose more than just the big game
The safety of objects by
Rose Troche(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, Paul Gold now lies in a coma. He is attentively nursed by his mother Esther, who dotes on her son to the point that her husband and daughter, Julie, feel very left out. Meanwhile, Jim Train is a workaholic lawyer who is closer to his tortes than to his spouse Susan. Their son Jake has taken a morbid fascination with his sister's baby doll. At the same time, Paul's former lover Annette Jennings is trying to pull her life and her family back together after a particularly brutal divorce
5 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, Paul Gold now lies in a coma. He is attentively nursed by his mother Esther, who dotes on her son to the point that her husband and daughter, Julie, feel very left out. Meanwhile, Jim Train is a workaholic lawyer who is closer to his tortes than to his spouse Susan. Their son Jake has taken a morbid fascination with his sister's baby doll. At the same time, Paul's former lover Annette Jennings is trying to pull her life and her family back together after a particularly brutal divorce
The mother by
Roger Michell(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly widowed woman moves to London to be near her family. She soon feels like she is just an invisible old lady until a young man comes into her life. She finds things in herself that she thought were lost forever, but at what cost?
7 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and held by 238 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A newly widowed woman moves to London to be near her family. She soon feels like she is just an invisible old lady until a young man comes into her life. She finds things in herself that she thought were lost forever, but at what cost?
Peter's friends by
Kenneth Branagh(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after they were members of a music and comedy troupe at Cambridge University, a diverse group of friends in their early 30s gather at the expansive estate of Peter Morton. Various jealousies and fears are revealed between joyous feasts
4 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ten years after they were members of a music and comedy troupe at Cambridge University, a diverse group of friends in their early 30s gather at the expansive estate of Peter Morton. Various jealousies and fears are revealed between joyous feasts
Hard target by
John Woo(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The thrill of the hunt. It's the ultimate drug, and the more intense the rush, the higher the price. Banking on this equation is sadistic mercenary Emil Fouchon, who is recruiting homeless combat veterans for the "amusement of his clients"--Bored tycoons who will pauy half a million dollars to stalk and kill the most challenging prey of all: man
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 182 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The thrill of the hunt. It's the ultimate drug, and the more intense the rush, the higher the price. Banking on this equation is sadistic mercenary Emil Fouchon, who is recruiting homeless combat veterans for the "amusement of his clients"--Bored tycoons who will pauy half a million dollars to stalk and kill the most challenging prey of all: man
Disco pigs by
Kirsten Sheridan(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two lifelong friends share an indestructible and almost telepathic bond, shutting out their friends, their families ... in fact, the entire outside world. As forces try to tear them apart, they will do anything to stay together
6 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two lifelong friends share an indestructible and almost telepathic bond, shutting out their friends, their families ... in fact, the entire outside world. As forces try to tear them apart, they will do anything to stay together
1st night(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wealthy industrialist Adam aspires to be an opera singer, but his friends see him as little more than a suit in a capitalist world. Adam believes that staging an opera in his lavish country home will not only end his friends' teasing, but will also win him the woman of his dreams - a female conductor who is hired for the show
3 editions published between 2012 and 2013 in English and held by 51 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Wealthy industrialist Adam aspires to be an opera singer, but his friends see him as little more than a suit in a capitalist world. Adam believes that staging an opera in his lavish country home will not only end his friends' teasing, but will also win him the woman of his dreams - a female conductor who is hired for the show
Edward II ; All over me ; Twelfth night(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelfth night: Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelfth night: Shipwrecked on an unfriendly Illyrian shore, Viola, believing her twin brother is dead, disguises herself in male attire and joins the retinue of the lovesick Duke Orsino
The reckoning ; Deterrence(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reckoning: A troupe of traveling actors during the Middle Ages stages a play to find the murderer of a local boy -- Deterrence: While taking refuge from a snowstorm, the president learns of an Iraqi offensive
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reckoning: A troupe of traveling actors during the Middle Ages stages a play to find the murderer of a local boy -- Deterrence: While taking refuge from a snowstorm, the president learns of an Iraqi offensive
Human traffic by
Justin Kerrigan(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A British cult classic about the crazy world of weekend clubs, drugs, pubs and parties
1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A British cult classic about the crazy world of weekend clubs, drugs, pubs and parties
Seve(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 804 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite being blocked at almost every turn in pursuit of the sport he loved, Seve Ballesteros fought against adversity to become the most spectacular and charismatic golfer to ever play the game
1 edition published in 804 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Despite being blocked at almost every turn in pursuit of the sport he loved, Seve Ballesteros fought against adversity to become the most spectacular and charismatic golfer to ever play the game
We don't live here anymore by
John Curran(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two couples form adulterous relationships to seek refuge from their failing marriages
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 4 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two couples form adulterous relationships to seek refuge from their failing marriages
Candy by
Neil Armfield(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dan is a poet who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. As Dan goes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, Candy changes from an actress to a streetwalker and then a madwoman. Starting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to try and go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dan is a poet who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. As Dan goes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, Candy changes from an actress to a streetwalker and then a madwoman. Starting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to try and go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant
La nuit des rois(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1997 in French and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Lorsque leur bateau fait naufrage, Viola et son frère Sebastian se retrouvent séparés, chacun croyant l'autre noyé. Viola aborde le rivage d'Illyria ou elle se déguise en homme pour entrer au service d'un jeune duc. Ce dernier la charge de transmettre ses sentiments amoureux à la belle Olivia, mais celle-ci s'éprend plutôt de Viola qu'elle croit évidemment être un homme. Entre temps, Viola tombe amoureuse du duc à qui elle n'ose pas révéler sa vraie nature. La situation se complique davantage lorsque Sebastian, toujours vivant, survient
1 edition published in 1997 in French and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Lorsque leur bateau fait naufrage, Viola et son frère Sebastian se retrouvent séparés, chacun croyant l'autre noyé. Viola aborde le rivage d'Illyria ou elle se déguise en homme pour entrer au service d'un jeune duc. Ce dernier la charge de transmettre ses sentiments amoureux à la belle Olivia, mais celle-ci s'éprend plutôt de Viola qu'elle croit évidemment être un homme. Entre temps, Viola tombe amoureuse du duc à qui elle n'ose pas révéler sa vraie nature. La situation se complique davantage lorsque Sebastian, toujours vivant, survient
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Related Identities
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc
- Blessed, Brian Actor
- Branagh, Kenneth Producer Author of screenplay Director Adapter Actor
- Samuel Goldwyn Co
- Keaton, Michael 1951- Actor
- Washington, Denzel 1954- Actor
- Doyle, Patrick 1953- Composer
- Parfitt, David 1958- Producer
- Scofield, Paul 1922-2008 Actor
- Jacobi, Derek Actor
Associated Subjects
Actresses Adultery Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Americans--Travel Australia Beatrice (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Benedick (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Best friends Brothers and sisters Catholic Church Clergy Conspiracies Courtship Drama Drug addicts--Rehabilitation England England--London English drama English drama (Comedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan Europe--Illyria Fiction films France--Agincourt Friendship Great Britain Henry--V,--King of England, Henry V (Shakespeare, William) Heroin abuse Italy--Messina Italy--Venice James, Henry, Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Biography Love Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Marriage Married people Mistaken identity Poets Rejection (Psychology) Shakespeare, William, Shipwreck survival Shipwreck victims Television plays Triangles (Interpersonal relations) Twelfth night (Shakespeare, William) Twins Victoria--Melbourne Women
