Both the Luhrmann and the Zeffirelli versions of the Shakespearian play, "Romeo and Juliet", have common scenes. The following

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Romeo and Juliet is a play by Shakespeare written in the sixteen century. It is a play of passion, lover and anger.

Both the Luhrmann and the Zeffirelli versions of the Shakespearian play, “Romeo and Juliet”, have common scenes. The following essay will compare and contrast one particular scene that from both the movies. It will juxtapose many different relating features, from the diverse aspects of film-making, to the different ways in which the play has been altered to satisfy the tastes of different audiences.
     Before these two films are discussed, it is necessary to give a basic idea of the story of “Romeo and Juliet”, and also to give a summary of what the two films are about.
     "Romeo and Juliet" tells the tale of two "star-crossed" teenage lovers, who secretly in love with each other and then marry. Their families, the Montague’s and Capulets, have been fierce enemies for decades, and, even as Romeo and Juliet say their wedding vows, new violence breaks out between the clans. When Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead, he poisons himself. And, when Juliet discovers that he is dead, she too commits suicide.
     Franco Zeffirelli’s version of Romeo and Juliet was created in close authenticity to the original play. It was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, in 1968 by Paramount films. This traditional music helps to assemble the 15th Century ambience and atmosphere that Zeffirelli is attempting to place the audience into. The main aspects of cinematography which are used in this film are close ups of Romeo and Juliet, to emphasize their love and romantic embraces.

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In the balcony scenes, they use close-ups when the characters are intimate and talking to each other intensely. Extreme close-ups are used along with slow music to increase the suspense. As Romeo & Juliet walk, the camera follows them like a shadow.

Both versions use the trademark balcony scene for which the play is known for and both use it in very similar ways. Juliet leans over the balcony as Romeo climbs the tree to get up to Juliet; this is used to show what lengths the two will go to see each other. Also, the trouble they could get ...

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