Happy birthday – and lamentable death date – William Shakespeare!
The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, do yourself a favor and revisit these two contrasting interpretations of the St. Crispin’s pep talk from “Henry V.”
Olivier, a powerful and patriotic – if somewhat theatrical – symbol for the beleaguered British during World War II:
And Branagh, a cinematic, very human Henry for today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRj01LShXN8
Wow! Somebody hand me a sword!
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