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Branagh makes extensive use of mirrors and secret doors , symbolizing the court's duplicity and Hamlet's introspection . Major Cast & Roles The film features an international, star-studded cast : Hamlet (1996) - IMDb

Unlike most adaptations that trim the source material, Branagh’s version includes every line of the play , resulting in a running time of approximately four hours . Hamlet (1996)

The film shifts the setting from the traditional medieval period to a 19th-century palace . Exteriors were filmed at Blenheim Palace in England . Branagh makes extensive use of mirrors and secret

The 1996 film adaptation of , directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh , is a landmark cinematic achievement, most notably for being the first unabridged theatrical film version of William Shakespeare's play . Production & Style Exteriors were filmed at Blenheim Palace in England

It was the last major dramatic motion picture to be filmed entirely on 70 mm film until 2011, contributing to its grand, operatic visual style .