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The Tempest (2010)

The Tempest poster
Directed by
Julie Taymor
Cast
Nakama Yukie, Tasaki Ayaka, Tanihara Shosuke, Tsukamoto Takashi, Takaoka Saki, Kaneko Noboru, Morinaga Yuki, Fujiki Hayato
Genre
drama film, fantasy film, comedy film, comedy drama, romantic comedy
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 46m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
5.3 of 10 from 133 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A sorceress uses her powers to create a storm and shipwreck her enemies on a remote island. She then manipulates events and uses magic to seek revenge and resolve old conflicts.

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What happens

The Tempest is a 2010 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1611 play by William Shakespeare. In this version, the gender of the main character, Prospero, is changed from male to female; the role was played by Helen Mirren. The film was written and directed by Julie Taymor and premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 11, 2010. The Tempest was released theatrically by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 10, 2010. Although the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, Sandy Powell received her ninth Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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