Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
HAMNET
Synopsis
In 16th-century England, Agnes, deeply attuned to the natural world, and Will defy expectations to build a life together. When the loss of their child shatters the family, sorrow strains their bond, as Will retreats into his work, transforming mourning into the tragedy Hamlet.
Synopsis
In 16th-century England, Agnes, deeply attuned to the natural world, and Will defy expectations to build a life together. When the loss of their child shatters the family, sorrow strains their bond, as Will retreats into his work, transforming mourning into the tragedy Hamlet.
Our take
Nominated for eight Oscars®, Chloé Zhao’s powerfully spiritual drama is earthed by a fathoms-deep performance from Jessie Buckley. Ploughing up the mysteries of creativity and the metaphysics of loss, this twinned history—of a play and a relationship—gives raw and cathartic expression to love.