With over 20 Director and Writer collaborative films between the two brothers, their first being in 1954, Caesar Must Die looks set to be their best yet with already 10 wins at festivals around the world attached to their film.
The cast of the film are all unknown and all of whom are making their acting debuts, but don't let this put you off as their rawness and natural approach to acting gives a welcome appearance from the many 'strict' formats of Hollywood. The cast more than give us a performance and judging by this they'll find it hard to put in a better performance.
The crew of the film provides a totally different level of experience with both Editor and Producer compiling over 100 film credits to their name, the Taviani brothers have got the mix spot on.
Set in Rome's Rebibbia prison in Italy, home of Italy's most dangerous criminals from murders to Mafia members.
Caesar Must Die centers on the production of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar performed by the inmates of the high secure wing in Rebibbia. The film is not only of a story of a Shakespeare play but a journey and message against the stereotypes of prison inmates.
Shot in a similar way to a documentary Caesar Must Die is a quirky take on the classic Shakespeare play and wonderful fresh take on an adaptation, as we live through every part of the process to the final performance.
It's also a welcome return to form for the two Taviani brothers.
Already winner of the prestigious Golden Bear Award for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival, Caesar Must Die is destined for even bigger things.
*A hit in Berlin, the Taviani siblings' doc has plenty of wit and punch*
Patrick Peters
*Tavianis come not to use or mangle Shakespeare but to honor him*
Anthony Lane
Have a look at the trailer below for Caesar Must Die;
Caesar Must Die is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Monday 15th July at 7.45pm, Wednesday 17th July at 2pm and 7.45pm and Thursday 18th July at 7.45pm
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