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South London, 2008. Paranoia about youth crime and delinquency has reached new heights.
Opposite the Oval cricket ground, a group of teenagers meet twice a week to rehearse a play. Over the course of nine months, they piece together a vision of an enchanted island, ruled by Shakespeare's wizard king. The process ends with a performance of one of the most emblematic works of a culture far removed from the world we now inhabit.
Shakespeare's last play is about desert islands and mythical beasts. Fifth Column Films will follow the kids' progress as they stage the play. It will bring The Tempest to life on screen in a new, highly topical manner. The film will be an exciting, uplifting blend of documentary and Shakespearean drama, building a portrait of the contradictions of what it means to be British in this brave new world.
Co-producers:
Golant Films
Film 38
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