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LevelFonds
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)DSH3
TitleRenaissance Films Collection
Extent2 scripts; 1 brochure
Date1988-1992
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DescriptionThe collection comprises a small number of scripts and a brochure, relating to the work of Renaissance Films PLC. Scripts are from the films 'Henry V' (released 1989), and 'Peter's Friends' (1992). The brochure also relates to 'Henry V'.
ArrangementMaterial is arranged according to type, and then chronologically by film production.
LocationThis collection is held at the Shakespeare Institute Library, Stratford-upon-Avon
Access ConditionsAccess to all registered researchers.
CopyrightPermission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the Director of Special Collections (email: special-collections@contacts.bham.ac.uk). Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Special Collections will assist where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material.
LanguageEnglish
Finding AidsA paper copy of the catalogue is available upon request
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryIn October 1988, Stephen Evans (a London stockbroker), Kenneth Branagh and David Parfitt formed Renaissance Films plc, in order to produce a new film version of 'Henry V'. The film, released in 1989, starred and was directed by Branagh. Subsequent films produced by the company included 'Peter's Friends' and 'Much Ado About Nothing' in 1992, also starring and directed by Branagh. In 1994 Branagh resigned from Renaissance Films, but Evans and Parfitt went on to produce further films, which included 'The Madness of King George' (1994), directed by Nicholas Hytner, Iain Softley's 'The Wing's of the Dove' (1997), and Trevor Nunn's 'Twelfth Night' (1997).
[Compiled from Branagh, Kenneth, 'Beginning', Chatto & Windus Ltd., London, 1989); deposited files]
AcquisitionThe script and brochure for 'Henry V' were deposited in March 1991, and the script for 'Peter's Friends' in October 1992. Both deposits were made together with material from the Renaissance Theatre Company [see accession 2001/51a]. Deposits were made through Dr Russell Jackson [of the Shakespeare Institute], text advisor to the Renaissance Theatre Company and for the Renaissance Films production of 'Henry V' (check?)
Related MaterialRenaissance Theatre Company Collection; 'Henry V' (1989), 'Much Ado About Nothing' (1992) and 'Twelfth Night' (1997) can be found in the Shakespeare Institute Library video collection
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