Hamlet (Ophelia)

For more explanation about how we played Gertrude & Ophelia, check out this:
http://obeautyunattempted.blogspot.com/2006/05/eine-kline-nachthamlet-kevin-k...

Or to see all posts that mention Gertrude: http://obeautyunattempted.blogspot.com/search?q=gertrude

The drowning of Ophelia from Gaudete Academy's 2006 production of "Hamlet" - set to Evanescence's "Going Under."

So sorry about the poor quality. The format, size, etc. that YouTube requires does not like fades! C'est ca! Enjoy, anywho!

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• Ophelia
• Hamlet
• Shakespeare
• Gaudete
• Going
• Under
• Evanescence

[FoolishGames1995]

Also, just thought I'd let you know, the link in the description doesn't work; it says the page cannot be found. Bummer, I'd like to read more about the Gertrude/Ophelia dynamic.

[gaudete]

LOL - yes!  I like your interpretation! The link should be working now...check out "Eine Klein Nichthamlet" - it's the second link on the description.

[FoolishGames1995]

Ok. A couple questions...

1) If this is a play, how does this scene play out (it looks like it was filmed in a house/bathroom)on stage?

2) Why is Ophelia murdered by Gertrude?

[gaudete]

Great questions!

1) After the "There is a willow" scene and before Act V, we brought down the projector screen and showed this. It was filmed in a house. We actually began the show with a film clip as well.

[gaudete]

2) In our version, we played an animosity (queen bee syndrome) between Ophelia & Gertrude throughout. We also explored why Hamlet loved Ophelia. Drawing from their witty repartees, we found a meeting of the minds as well as other obvious attractions. Hence, if Hamlet can "play mad" - why can't Ophelia?

[gaudete]

2) (continued) Moreover, Gertrude says that she *watched* Ophelia drown. Who does that? Since we were playing that Gertrude was complicit in her husband's murder, it was easy to examine the "There is a willow" speech in a new light.

[darcon81]

I made a demo torch song about Hamlet’s Ophelia; it’s about the greatness and inevitable tragedy of loving unconditionally in human relationships. I wanna share this for free before I release it in studio version. This is not just for fans of Shakespeare and the theatre; this is for all people who have loved and got their hearts broken in return in 2010.

Check it out in the response of this awesome video or in my channel. Happy New Year Everyone!

[Phycocianin]

Holy shit I love this interpretation.

[insaneatic]

Excuse me but Gertrude did not witness Ophelia's death she only reports it to the king and others.

[shuglavie1]

I enjoyed this interpretation and I agree that something about Gertrudes character in general and her witnessing Ophelias death is too coincidental. Im in a Shakespeare and film class and I think your video is well done.

[amrito92]

i dont get it? but i love the song haha

[ladyaika4ever]

Mmh... I don't understand why Gertude seems to kill Ophelia.

[Mpder13]

Sorry, but do not like it.

[stellalovenoctis]

hello 'Im french ^^

I difficulte speak english ! ^^ =P

the shy is dead ?

I not endunrted the vidéo

[BactrianHarmonica]

This makes no sense... Maybe you should actually read the script.

[cmbears17]

That was GREAT!!!