The Merchant of Venice
2004 / 2h 11mins / Drama, Romance
DIRECTOR: Michael Radford
ACTORS: Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Jeremy Irons
In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
AWARDS: The film won awards for Best Production Design from both the Sannio FilmFest and the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists. It was also nominated for a BAFTA for costume design.
Territories Sold: North America, Germany, Australia/NZ, Italy
The Merchant of Venice
2004 / 2h 11mins / Drama, Romance
DIRECTOR: Michael Radford
ACTORS: Al Pacino, Joseph Fiennes, Lynn Collins, Jeremy Irons
In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.
AWARDS: The film won awards for Best Production Design from both the Sannio FilmFest and the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists. It was also nominated for a BAFTA for costume design.