description Coriolanus Overview
Coriolanus is a 2011 film adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in a contemporary, Balkan-inspired environment. Ralph Fiennes directs and stars as Coriolanus, alongside Gerard Butler as Aufidius and other notable actors. The production utilizes the play's original text and narrative within this reimagined context.
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info Coriolanus Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2011 |
help Coriolanus FAQ
Does the 2011 Coriolanus use Shakespeare's original dialogue?
Yes, Ralph Fiennes' 2011 adaptation retains Shakespeare's original verse while setting the action in a modern, Balkan-inspired world. The film uses contemporary military imagery and 24-hour news media conventions but preserves the classical language throughout.
Where was the 2011 Coriolanus filmed?
The film was shot primarily in Serbia, with Belgrade serving as the stand-in for the setting's fictionalized modern-day Rome. The Balkan-influenced visual landscape gives the Shakespeare tragedy a recognizable contemporary geopolitical texture.
Who plays Coriolanus's mother in the 2011 film?
Vanessa Redgrave plays Volumnia, Coriolanus's formidable mother, in a performance widely regarded as one of the film's standout elements. The cast also includes Brian Cox as Menenius and Gerard Butler as the Volscian leader Tullus Aufidius.
Is Coriolanus Ralph Fiennes' first film as director?
Yes, Coriolanus marked Ralph Fiennes' feature directorial debut. He both directed the film and starred in the title role of Caius Martius Coriolanus, bringing years of stage Shakespeare experience to the project.
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