Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius

Why does Shakespeare endure and what inspired the work that we still read and perform today? In this innovative drama-documentary, the life of the greatest writer who has ever lived is explored. Acting legends explain why his plays still resonate, as the most important moments of his life are investigated. How much of his life and the world around him are included in his writing?

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