Here is a trailer for Ralph Fiennes‘ new film project Coriolanus, which is based on a story by William Shakespeare. Fiennes directs here as well and puts the story in a modern setting (the only way Shakespeare is tolerable these days). If it reminds you of the Hurt Locker you’re not alone, Fiennes brought on cinematographer Barry Ackroyd (The Hurt Locker) and cameraman Oliver Driscoli (Green Zone) to help get the gritty look for the film. The film also stars Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt – The film is scheduled to open in North America on December 2nd.
Check out the full synopsis and trailer below:
Synopsis: The citizens of Rome are hungry. Coriolanus, the hero of Rome, a great soldier and a man of inflexible self-belief despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot. Rome is bloody. Manipulated and out-maneuvered by politicians and even his own mother Volumnia, Coriolanus is banished from Rome. He offers his life or his services to his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius. Coriolanus and Aufidius march on Rome intending to destroy the city. Volumnia appeals to her son. He tries to reject her but eventually breaks. Aufidius, feeling bitterly betrayed, brutally murders Coriolanus.
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