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Directed by: Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane
Written by: Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane
Starring: Sam Crane, Mark Oosterveen, Jen Cohn
Rated: R
Run Time: 1h 29m
Genre: Documentary
Producers: Rebecca Wolf and Julia Ton
Synopsis
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two out-of-work actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, they stumble upon an idea: stage Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online.
Shot entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theatre with a chaotic digital landscape.
With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural narratives can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling.
Winner:
SXSW – Documentary Feature Competition
BIFA – Best Debut Director (Feature Documentary) & Raindance Maverick Award
Sitges – Best Documentary
Vancouver International Film Festival – Audience Award
DMZ International Film Fest – Frontier Competition – Grand Prize
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