directed by: John Madden, year: 1998
actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush

Shakespeare in Love is a romantic comedy-drama film that imagines a love affair between William Shakespeare and a noblewoman, Viola de Lesseps, who disguises herself as a man to perform in his plays. Set in 1593 London, the film explores themes of love, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

Romantic, Historical, Playwriting, Comedy, Identity