Published on December 28, 2024 at 10:32
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, two unemployed actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, they come up with an idea: to set Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Filmed entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theater with a chaotic digital landscape. With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural stories can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling.
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