Hamlet ~ Kenneth Branagh ~ Ophelia's Burial

[fluffybunny360]

This made me cry in my british lit class. Brilliant.

[MaRiAtheHeDg3hOg]

I hate to be that guy who laughs during a funeral, but the "HOLD OFF THE EARTH AWHILE!" just...I couldn't help it. Something about it, I don't know...just how sudden it is, I guess. :P

But, otherwise, this scene was really quite solemn. I love it. C:

[Badfuzzy1]

Anyone watch this with the "transcribe audio" turned on? It's hilarious.

[0alifish0]

'Woo't drink up eisel, eat a crocodile?' (5.1.244) still makes me laugh xD 3:19

[asafk8]

Ophelia's death is probably the most tragic in all of Shakespeare's plays... Many people think that the most tragic one is King Lear's who was old, blind and alone, but he was a king. Ophelia however, what has she done wrong to anyone? She didn't have a throne or anything anybody would want to take. She just went mad because of the unfair death of her father, who was mistaken to be Claudius. Not only is her father dead, but Hamlet who she thought loved her is the one who did it. She goes insane.

[msav1004]

As much as I love how this scene was done, the noise Hamlet makes when Laertes tackles him, always distracts me.

[LennyTheRed]

This is mere madness:

And thus awhile the fit will work on him;

Anon, as patient as the female dove,

When that her golden couplets are disclosed,

His silence will sit drooping.

[charlottekane123]

I am reading Hamlet in school and we have seen many versions of Hamlet, but this version truly made me understand Hamlet.

[matchroadie]

My favorite scene from KBs Hamlet. I cry every time, the pain and grief so real; The writing superb, the acting is beyond the pale.

[jankstarrk]

Hamlet introducing himself as the King of Denmark is one of the most epic things I've ever read.

[Nelsonhojax15]

I feel like Hamlet is a tad douchey to Laertes in this scene. The man has lost his father AND his sister and Hamlet just mocks him and says his grief was greater.

That said, I LOVE Branagh in this scene, especially when he yells "I loved Ophelia" I completely believe it. Superb acting

[gerth798]

THIS IS I... HAMLET THE DANE!

[TheAlexis4444]

perfectly acted, perfect actors, such a lavish production, and as big as Branagh's ego and his talents.....

[ThePinkladies18]

2:23 Who is the one whose grief is so loud and clear, whose words of sadness make the planets stand still in the heavens as if they’ve been hurt by what they’ve heard? It’s I, Hamlet the Dane. (he jumps into the grave)

[ThePinkladies18]

2:24 Who is the one whose grief is so loud and clear, whose words of sadness make the planets stand still in the heavens as if they’ve been hurt by what they’ve heard? It’s I, Hamlet the Dane.

[ThePinkladies18]

1:35 What, the fair Ophelia!

Queen:

[Scattering flowers] Sweets to the sweet, farewell!

I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife:

I thought thy bride-bed to have deck'd, sweet maid,

And not have strew'd thy grave.

[ThePinkladies18]

1:36 What, the fair Ophelia!

Queen:

[Scattering flowers] Sweets to the sweet, farewell!

I hop'd thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife:

I thought thy bride-bed to have deck'd, sweet maid,

And not have strew'd thy grave.

[NHLman27]

You all know that Gertrude was the one who snuffed out Ophelia right? Keep that in mind as you watch her reactions in this scene

[englishteacherman1]

@NHLman27 What is your evidence for this? It's an interesting theory, but one, alas, that is unsupported by the text -- except, of course, that Gertrude is the one who delivers the news of the death. But to say that Gertrude murders Ophelia is to rob us of a substantial amount of pathetic feeling for the characters: that the girl is so insane that she essentially unwittingly drowns; and that Laertes so vehemently defies the rules of the church against suicide -- a big deal back then.

[OrangeTealSky]

@NHLman27

Personally, I believe Ophelia killed herself because she was pregnant and not married. There's much more evidence to support this then that theory.

[NHLman27]

@OrangeTealSky Gertrude is not only the one who informs us of Ophilia's death, but she describes her as drowning in a brook. A brook is pretty hard to drown in unless someone is "assisting" you. the details she brings to her death is a hint of her involvement. When Rosencraz and Gildenstern die, they are informed simply, "Rosencranz and Gildenstern are dead". Gertrude goes a long way in informing us of how it happened.

[NHLman27]

@OrangeTealSky Now, why would she?

during the Murder of Gonzago, Hamlet declines his mother's offer to sit next to her, as he'd rather sit by Ophelia, who is "mettle more attractive". Gertrude is old for her time, the idea-and commonly accepted idea- is that Hamlet is in his 30s, putting her in her 40s or 50s at the youngest, a very old age for that period. it was competition. t isn't concretely supported by the text itself- like most Shakespeare, it's what's implied. simply food for thought

[OrangeTealSky]

@NHLman27

Well, I can't really see that being implied anywhere. The only reason Gertrude goes so long in informing us of how it happened is because she's also informing Laertes who was particularly close to his sister not to mention his father had just died so she's taking more care with it. Regardless, I don't see why Gertrude would kill her because of her beauty when Ophelia was insane at that point anyways.

[OrangeTealSky]

@NHLman27

As for Ophelia being pregnant when she died, this is a bit of a stretch considering there's no real proof she wasn't a virgin when she died. However, drowning was a popular way for unwed pregnant women to kill themselves during that time. Also, during Ophelia's song about the 'flowers', she purposely gives herself rue. Rue is very poisonous but also used as a way of abortion. Idk. It's really up to whatever you want to think.

[NHLman27]

@OrangeTealSky agreed, and that's why this play is AWESOME

[asafk8]

@OrangeTealSky I don't think she killed herself... She went insane after all.

[funstaurz]

I love his crooked mouth.

[goldsmith000]

I genuinely feel that the two people who disliked this missed the like button. With all those tears, who wouldn't?

[0alifish0]

3:18 'eat a crocodile? I'll do't.

[TheDdpobe]

lol 2 people dont love Ophelia

[LexiBrette]

oh hamlet. what a guy. branagh's interpretation is by far more superior to the other's not only because of the use of the full text, but also because it was directed with a complete understanding of the characters and their motives. i think it really does shakespeare's original work justice. fabulous, really fabulous. i also love the ending of this play because it shows divine justice at its best (or worst, depending on how you look at it).

[fishpeeps]

'I loved ophelia, fourty thousand brothers could not, with all their quantities of love make up my sum.' .... Ah that is my favourite line of all time, and that facial hair.... that is my favourite facial hair of all time

[firemonkey16]

Hamlet and Ophelia probably end up on the other side too and considering it seems like hamlet's uncle was doing a shitty job ruling the country and hamlet doesn't seem like the ruling type so them being replaced by fortinbras is probably the best thing for the people of the country. Just kinda a thought on the matter.

[firemonkey16]

I know this movie is considered a tragedy but when you think about it there are some happy parts to the end. hamlet does die but he also does get revenge on his uncle for killing his father and laertes does forgive hamlet too. Its like a son caring so much about his father and justice that he goes through everything to see his father avenged.

[TheCryoScales]

@firemonkey16 Its a big reason why Hamlet is considered to be contender for Shakespeare's best tragedy. In that while you do feel sad that the actions had to go this way, it does feel slightly uplifting. Hamlet is the one tragic hero who learns from his mistakes in the end. Compare that to the maleficar Macbeth who chose death preferable to surrender.

[DrayaCrimson24]

My love is like this.... it hurts so much

[H3lloK1tty08]

what is the music score playing in this scene?

[lomax343]

@H3lloK1tty08 Orignal music, written for the film by Patrick Doyle - who also did the music for Branagh's Henry V. Actually, if you watch Henry V, the soldier who, after the battle, begins the singing of Non Nobis IS Patrick Doyle.

[fox9ninja]

Shakespeare would be proud :)

[Lamporre]

Laertes and Horatio look a lot alike...

[ChottomatteUyachan]

@Lamporre Yes!!! I had difficulties knowing which one is which. I thought I'm the only one...

[Elanel]

@Lamporre Yeah...they're both brunettes. :/

[daintyhippie]

Thank you for this! Is there any possible way you could upload the love scene between Hamlet and Ophelia?

[brainwasher9876]

gotta love the music and the insane Ophelia theme.

[TheBaconbob]

looks like Ophelia was drowning her sorrows. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

[zeldafan1515]

this could have been the end to hamlet, hamlet shows sorrow, and laertes lets go of his anger, and everyone is happy but no shakespear had to make a sad ending

[Fengg9]

@zeldafan1515 BUT what about Hamlet's discontent about the violent usurpation of the throne by Claudius? Especially after Hamlet reveals his intention of returning the throne to its line of rightful rulers, this scene absolutely CANNOT be the end.

[zeldafan1515]

@Fengg9 but im also saying that if laertes did let go if his hate, not want to take revenge upon hamlet therefor hamlet never would have died, and probably never would have lost the throne to fortinbras, and this movie brings back memories of senior year

[Fengg9]

@zeldafan1515 But Claudius killed his father, there cannot be a happy ending with Hamlet and Claudius co-existing, and if either is dead, Getrude would be in sorrow.

[zeldafan1515]

why didn't he tell him he never intended to kill his father, oh ya cause shakespeare doesn't like happy endings

[Elanel]

@zeldafan1515 He does later on...sort of...

[zeldafan1515]

shakespeare, can be an ass hole, just buy the sense that he wrote tragedies, and makes you fell like crap,

[coconutgrove8]

One of the saddest things I think about Ophelia's funeral is that it wasn't a full service you know she deserved. The entire court should have been there to mourn, rather than done in such a lonesome way.

[CookieKing1]

Was I the only one who cried during this scene or is it just me?

I saw this when I was in high school 6 years ago and I was trying to hold back the tears during my English class. Thank God I was sitting all the way in the back. XD

[ragnar3434]

@CookieKing1 College class, same deal.

[WhiteAngelDove1]

Oh My God, the tears are streaming down my face, this is so tragic and heartbreaking.

[utubemkmk]

This is one of the best scene's i've ever read or seen. Understanding Mortality in all men, true love, real loss and finally confronting one's own destiny, "This is I, Hamlet the Dane!"

We finally get to know Hamlet in this scene (he loved Ophelia); and Hamlet finally makes up his mind to avenge his father's death (even if it means he will die).

So well done.

[ScientificoPiano]

I wish Hamlet & Ophelia would have married and lived happily until they were old and dead. But, being, Shakespeare, he liked his tragedies. :(

Love this 4 hour movie! ;)

Kate did wonderful in it.

[aidanhogey]

this is one of the saddest film scenes i've seen

[aidanhogey]

this is one of the saddest film scenes i've seen

[greywarden]

such passion

[ECC114]

name of song please?

[ECC114]

can someone please tell me the song? i watched this film in English class last week, and fell in love with the background music and how well it plays with the emotional speeches...

[HappyModder87]

The most beautiful scene in the play.

[roboforce]

This Laertes sucks ass.

[visa422978]

THANSK FOR THE POST....MUAAAAHHH

[bucktkd]

the caw will mew, and the dog will have his day

[mpkio]

One of my fav scenes from the movie!

Beautiful music!

[eyasw0rld]

"forty thousand brothers could not with all that quantity of love make up my sum!"

brilliant! honestly brilliant!

[funstaurz]

I LOVED OPHELIA!!!

[brainwasher9876]

You can hear Ophelia's theme playing in the background...

[sineadmorrisxxx]

anyone know were i can get the fencing match scene !!! plaese help and it need to be this version !!

[Lauralew92]

THANK YOU so much for posting this!! This is one of my very favorite parts of the movie! I've been looking for this clip for awhile, so thank you so very much!

[ohferfuxsake]

@tediousoldfools, I should have emphasized how grateful I am for you posting this. Thank you very much. But, please, rename this to 'Ophelia's Funeral' or something more appropriate.

[tediousoldfools]

I have now changed the title as you requested, and included more tags, so hopefully it will be easier for others to find Thank you for removing your first comment, as I was quite taken aback by what it said.

[iMieaniT]

lol @ 1:35

[iMieaniT]

ehemm 1:34 not 1:35

[ohferfuxsake]

@iMieaniT  Lol? What are you, inbred? Are you so utterly crass and obtuse as to not understand what's happening in this scene?

[iMieaniT]

@ohferfuxsake WTF? Of course I know what's happening. I was just commenting on how I thought that the way that Hamlet says "What?" was similar to "wat/wut". I was hoping someone would pick up on that but no, I got some snobbish dick who doesn't understand what fuck I was talking about.

[ohferfuxsake]

@iMieaniT Frankly, I should have deleted that post along with the one that I did remove. I really shouldn't post when I have low blood-sugar ;).

[Waitingtillmidnight]

You can love me if you want! XD!

[noXgoodXdeedXgoesXun]

this scene is one of my favorites. i'm just really pissed i can't find this version of the gravedigger scene and where hamlet's talking to the skull. feel like uploading it for your fellow kenneth branagh lovers?

[redwolf481]

they erased it i have been looking for it as well

[tediousoldfools]

I've recently uploaded it., and now posted part 1 as a video response on this one.

[redwolf481]

tedius..I love the gravedigger scene ..but I could of sworn they were talking about the ghost scene maybe I wasn't paying attention..tedious can you upload the whole ghost scene

[brainwasher9876]

I never really got shakespeare in this scene, or branagh. If someone had killed my dad and caused my sister to commit suicide, I'd be more than a little justifiably pissed off at him. Why is it then that hamlet has the gall to say "why are you using me?" to laertes?

[brainwasher9876]

if you can't reply to my question, you don't have a right to thumb me down.

[rubberrand142]

troll

[J701]

i love the line "this is I, Hamlet the Dane", so self-affirming and so confident its like he challenges the king for the throne

[xMusicGurlx812]

I personally like this scene better than the one with Mel Gibson starring as Hamlet. he displays so much emotion; it breaks my heart everytime I watch this scene.

[JimmySteller]

After this movie, there's really no point to making any Hamlet movie again, unless it has all the lines from the play in it.

[Lamporre]

Loved Hamlet's entrance into the film. Branagh does it with all the drama that Hamlet's character would use to make his return all the more epic.

[JimmySteller]

Laertes was a bit too over-the-top though.

[Tomyris]

So good. Thanks for uploading!

[Wayoming]

It is truly heartbreaking, especially how Branagh does it. This is the scene i use as evidence when people say, "But didn't Hamlet only use Ophelia? Did he really care about her?" YES DAMN YOU

I also love that so few people that "the dog will have his day" comes from Hamlet

Many thanks :)

<3

[ilovemuchado]

Such a heartbreaking scene. And Ken's eyes are really really blue from 0.00 - 0.04 Thankyou for uploading TOF! :o)

[mom63423]

' I lov'd Ophelia'.

I love the way he says 'I lov'd Ophelia' even if he breaks my heart...

[ilovemuchado]

Me too. Ken says it so believably.