Inmates in a high-security prison in Rome stage a production of a Shakespearean classic.
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In a high-security prison in Rome, inmates prepare for the staging of Julius Caesar. Shakespeare’s universal language helps the inmate-actors to identify with their characters, but the path is long and full of anxiety, hope and play. The wonder and pride for the play do not always free the inmates from the exasperation of being incarcerated, and angry confrontations put the show in danger. On the anticipated but feared day of opening night, the play is brought to life in front of a diverse audience of inmates, actors, students and directors.
"Adapting one of the greatest classics of dramatic literature is not an easy task. That is why the Taviani Brothers were brilliant: they recreated the entire atmosphere of intrigue from the play within a real prison, also full of its intrigues. The result is remarkable."