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Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Film / 1988

Twelfth Night, or What You Will

Directed by Paul KafnoKenneth Branagh
DramaComedyRomanceTV movie

★ 7.5/10Audience rating

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

The story

The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria. The sister, Viola, disguises herself as a man and takes service with Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Lady Olivia. Entrusted with pleading on her master's behalf, Viola is utterly disconcerted to find that Olivia has fallen in love with her. Thus begins the confusion of this delightful comedy.

Cast

Richard BriersMalvolio Tim BarkerSea Captain/Antonio Frances BarberViola / Cesario James SimmonsAndrew Aguecheek Christopher RavenscroftOrsino James SaxonSir Toby Belch Caroline LangrisheOlivia Anton LesserFeste Abigail McKernMaria Christopher HollisSebastian / Curio Shaun PrendergastFabian

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