I utterly adore this scene and how they chose to portray it in the movie. This is pretty much my favourite version of "O Mistress Mine". Does anyone know if it's available on a soundtrack?
This could be my favorite part. I'm not sure I would love this adaptation so much if not for this version of the song. And uuuugh, the way it stealthily gets kind of tragic at the end... love it.
It's not really so ironic. After all, fools were always around and were commonly overlooked by the nobles and gentry in much the same way that we would overlook a television set or a radio. Heard the saying "if walls could talk?" Fools were merely a part of the background, expected to be there, but not always to be used and so he is privy to more information than others. Not SMARTER, per say, but no doubt more knowledgeable of ongoing events.
In truth, it is not so ironic that the fool would be the smartest person in the play, but I believe what you mean is the most knowledgeable, not the smartest. Fools, after all, were constantly around and more than any other role, were commonly overlooked by the nobles. Not unlike television set, or a radio and you don't care what THEY hear you say do you? Fools were the same, and that's why Festes knows so much about everyone.
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"Youth's that stuff will not endure..." Kingsley's Feste seems particularly angered by that sentiment; the emotion shows in her voice. Yet at other times this production's Feste seems so coolly superior to all the action that swirls around him. I wonder what Trevor Nunn and Kingsley imagine happened to Feste in his youth. Are there any hints at other moments in the play or movie?
@Austhyma yea, twelfth night is based off of skakepears play where a brother and sister are at sea and the ship wrecks and she thinks her brother is dead so she goes on and pretends to be him
@TheZipding There were two kinds of fools in Shakespeare, and all too often the ones that people actually call the fool is the wisest character in the work.
Sorry but I have to correct the person who said that Ben Kingsley isn't actually singing - it is his real voice....even check the soundtrack because it credits him.
This adaptation of Twelfth Night and all the actors are perfection.
@Nocturnelova I also found that he was the singer, but it's sure that the concertina player wasn't him. He didn't even move his fingers on the buttons :) - but anyway, it's a beautiful song.
I really like this version of the song/poem. Some of the versions I've heard get really stuffy with dramatic voices, overwhelming instrumental accompaniments, etc. etc. etc. Its so simple in this version but all the more beautiful. You can focus on the words while still enjoying the melody. V. nice. :)
I utterly adore this scene and how they chose to portray it in the movie. This is pretty much my favourite version of "O Mistress Mine". Does anyone know if it's available on a soundtrack?
thessie 3 months ago
This is SUCH a fantastic rendition of the play. The way the director blended these scenes is nothing short of art.
weberockinyo 4 months ago 2
This is by far my fav. Shake-speare play! And I love Ben Kingsley as Feste.
knightbook1 4 months ago
This could be my favorite part. I'm not sure I would love this adaptation so much if not for this version of the song. And uuuugh, the way it stealthily gets kind of tragic at the end... love it.
juliebogen 5 months ago
It's not really so ironic. After all, fools were always around and were commonly overlooked by the nobles and gentry in much the same way that we would overlook a television set or a radio. Heard the saying "if walls could talk?" Fools were merely a part of the background, expected to be there, but not always to be used and so he is privy to more information than others. Not SMARTER, per say, but no doubt more knowledgeable of ongoing events.
MrJacobnp12185 8 months ago
In truth, it is not so ironic that the fool would be the smartest person in the play, but I believe what you mean is the most knowledgeable, not the smartest. Fools, after all, were constantly around and more than any other role, were commonly overlooked by the nobles. Not unlike television set, or a radio and you don't care what THEY hear you say do you? Fools were the same, and that's why Festes knows so much about everyone.
MrJacobnp12185 8 months ago
"Youth's a stuff will not endure."
nippyay 10 months ago
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hey guys if you search wallaby17171 feste, you can check out my final song in twelfth night. I loved playing feste the jester in my high school shakespeare company and i just want you too check it out.
festmeable 11 months ago
What a lovely voice Ben Kingsley has here. Absolutely lovely!
finnhere2 1 year ago
Viola could do better
creativezone09 1 year ago
I think i'm obsessed with harmony in music. been dreaming of this song since i first watched the movie....such chills...
Irie1992 1 year ago 3
p.s. smoking is bad and i would BARE RAPE THAT BALDY...
Metrotonic 1 year ago
BARE BANGIN TUNE!
Metrotonic 1 year ago
@Metrotonic i prefer the disfiguring the goddess version
34bokke99 1 year ago
BARE TUNE
34bokke99 1 year ago
In his final song, Feste sings "by swaggering could I never thrive" suggesting that he was untrue to a past partner and is therefore rueful.
wareing8 1 year ago
"Youth's that stuff will not endure..." Kingsley's Feste seems particularly angered by that sentiment; the emotion shows in her voice. Yet at other times this production's Feste seems so coolly superior to all the action that swirls around him. I wonder what Trevor Nunn and Kingsley imagine happened to Feste in his youth. Are there any hints at other moments in the play or movie?
tangoseven70 1 year ago
hey..is the woman at 3:02 Viola's nanny in "Shakespeare in love"??
1993ladyshindo 1 year ago
@1993ladyshindo Yes it is - Imelda Staunton :-)
feelinfienne 1 year ago
@1993ladyshindo Yeah! Named Imelda Staunton, great actress by the way!
nuriacos 7 months ago
What a wonderfully true voice Mr. Kingsley possesses.
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Deloris968 1 year ago
Thats viola you would know if you read the book Austhyma.
nickelpickel456 2 years ago
Is that a girl with a mustache?
Austhyma 2 years ago
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You didn't watch this movie, didn't you?
GattsuS 2 years ago
@Austhyma yea, twelfth night is based off of skakepears play where a brother and sister are at sea and the ship wrecks and she thinks her brother is dead so she goes on and pretends to be him
Bhrev90 2 years ago
I find it ironic that the fool is the smartest person in the entire play
TheZipding 2 years ago 65
@TheZipding Shakespear used the fool to poke fun at the nobility. He did that in many of his plays.
josephonwhidbey 1 year ago
@TheZipding There were two kinds of fools in Shakespeare, and all too often the ones that people actually call the fool is the wisest character in the work.
Winken 5 months ago 2
@TheZipding I think that's kinda the point.
NikkayStephayy 4 months ago
Im in this at school i lpve this song and Ben Kingsleys voice. One of Shakesspeares masterpieces.
GuitarGal26 2 years ago
Sorry but I have to correct the person who said that Ben Kingsley isn't actually singing - it is his real voice....even check the soundtrack because it credits him.
This adaptation of Twelfth Night and all the actors are perfection.
Nocturnelova 2 years ago 42
i totally agree with you. this is a beautiful adaptation.=)) i was referring to the original text as i was watching this. excellent
sweetiechoco 2 years ago
@Nocturnelova I could not agree with you more. The best version in existence. :)
blarghness 1 year ago
@Nocturnelova I also found that he was the singer, but it's sure that the concertina player wasn't him. He didn't even move his fingers on the buttons :) - but anyway, it's a beautiful song.
Dacnyolc 7 months ago
i love Feste :3
Sporty36girl 2 years ago 7
I do love this version of the Mistress Mine song/poem, I haven't been able to forget it since I first heard it all those years ago. <3
Give1Take2 2 years ago 8
LOL It's sweet.
louiseduvee 2 years ago 2
Does anyone have the guitar chords to this song? I need it for a schoolplay... thanx
hallaman123 3 years ago
I really like this version of the song/poem. Some of the versions I've heard get really stuffy with dramatic voices, overwhelming instrumental accompaniments, etc. etc. etc. Its so simple in this version but all the more beautiful. You can focus on the words while still enjoying the melody. V. nice. :)
crazyceltchick 3 years ago 6
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A good version, but not the best (Viola just HAS to be played by a male actor in order to convey the right atmosphere).
The score is great though, especially the beautyfully melancholc "O Mistress Mine".
BTW the singer is not Ben Kingsley himself.
Doriana58 3 years ago
This is such a great movie.Its so funny and so sweet.Ben Kingsly is perfect in it.Thanks for posting this.
stellapiegirl 3 years ago 4
I know I love the harmonizing, it gives me chills!
sjaeckh 3 years ago 5
This is my favourite version of the play=D
sumirei001 3 years ago 7
best part is when Imelda Staunton joins in on the singing...Love it
Skruttangel 3 years ago 4