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The Tempest (2010)

★ 5.3PG-13106 minDirector: Julie Taymor

2010 film directed by Julie Taymor

The Tempest is a 2010 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1611 play by William Shakespeare. In this version, the gender of the main character, Prospero, is changed from male to female; the role was played by Helen Mirren. The film was written and directed by Julie Taymor and premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 11, 2010.

The Tempest was released theatrically by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 10, 2010. Although the film received generally mixed reviews from critics, Sandy Powell received her ninth Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design.

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What is The Tempest about?
The Tempest (2010) — In Writer, Producer, and Director Julie Taymor's version of "The Tempest", the main character is now a woman named Prospera (Dame Helen Mirren). Going back to the sixteenth or seventeenth century, women practicing the magical arts of alchemy were often convicted of witchcraft. In
Is The Tempest based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Tempest scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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