Private Project

to be or death of Ophelia

‘To be or Death of Ophelia’, adapted from Hamlet, also refers to Millais’ painting, tells the story of Hamlet, restricted to 8 simple body movements during the entire film, some of which refer to Alexandre Seon’s and Gustave Dore’s paintings, and with a countdown music; fading lifetime of the man and death of Ophelia while Hamlet was questioning and hesitating.

  • Ali Ozdes Akyuva
    Director
  • Ali Ozdes Akyuva
    Writer
  • Ali Ozdes Akyuva
    Producer
  • Berk Sezenler
    Key Cast
    "Hamlet/Ophelia"
  • Ali Ozdes Akyuva
    Key Cast
    "Voice"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 11, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Ali Ozdes Akyuva