During the COVID 19 pandemic, some actors decided to put on a production of Hamlet in the world of Grand Theft Auto. They recruited other actors, auditioned them, scouted in-world locations, and eventually mounted the production of the play all within the game. This is the story of how that came to be, shot entirely in the game as well.
Grand Theft Hamlet is a love letter to cinema and gaming, to finding connection, and pursuing passion. Reminding us just how isolated many people felt during that time but also showing us how filled with possibilities our modern world is, the film chronicles the challenging task of pulling this off while also celebrating the achievement.
One of my favourite aspects of Shakespeare's plays is how versatile they are. The possibilities for adaptation are endless and this is just another example. Watching them perform the famous soliloquy was magnificent. The film is inspiring and affirming. But at the end, the film is quite touching in capturing that post- achievement feeling of what now?
Grand Theft Hamlet
Writer/Directors: Sam Crane, Pinny Grylls
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