Statements (159)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation gptkb:television gptkb:film modern adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(1973_film)
gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(1984_film) gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(1993_film) gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(2005_film) gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(2016_film) gptkb:Much_Ado_About_Nothing_(2012_film) |
| gptkbp:based_on |
Much Ado About Nothing (play)
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.2 million
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Watchmen
gptkb:Hero gptkb:Beatrice gptkb:Dogberry gptkb:Leonato gptkb:Borachio gptkb:Conrade gptkb:Friar_Francis gptkb:Benedick gptkb:Don_Pedro gptkb:Don_John gptkb:Antonio gptkb:Balthasar gptkb:Claudio gptkb:Margaret gptkb:Ursula |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Beatrice and Benedick
Claudio and Hero Dogberry and Verges Don John and Claudio Don Pedro and Claudio Leonato and Hero Antonio is Leonato's brother. Beatrice and Benedick are in love. Borachio is Don John's accomplice. Claudio and Hero are engaged. Conrade is Don John's associate. Dogberry is the constable. Don John is the antagonist. Leonato is Hero's father. Margaret is Hero's maid. Ursula is a gentlewoman. Benedick and Beatrice Dogberry and the Watch |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Jay_Hunter
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| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:jealousy misunderstandings |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
well-received performed frequently studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired numerous adaptations translated into multiple languages inspired stage adaptations studied in literature courses Referenced in popular culture. inspired operas and musicals adapted into graphic novels influenced modern romantic comedies popular quotes adaptations in various media Frequently performed in theaters. thematic explorations Adapted into various languages. Studied in literature courses. featured in various festivals Influenced many romantic comedies. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Joss_Whedon
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Elisabeth_Shue
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ I do much wonder that one man, seeing how much another man is a fool when he dedicates his behaviours to love.”
“ Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” “ I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.” “ Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more.” “ The course of true love never did run smooth.” “ I do much wonder that one man, seeing how much another man is a fool, will, by a second, let a fool go.” |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1598
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:romantic_comedy
gptkb:comedy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Much Ado About Nothing
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:romantic_comedy gptkb:theater gptkb:literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Shakespearean comedy
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| gptkbp:language |
Early Modern English
English |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Hero
gptkb:Beatrice gptkb:Benedick gptkb:Claudio |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Joss_Whedon
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Joss Whedon's film adaptation.
Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation. |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Royal_Shakespeare_Company
gptkb:theater Broadway adaptations Joss Whedon's film adaptation Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation National Theatre production New York Public Theater production Royal Shakespeare Company production Joss Whedon's adaptation film adaptations by Kenneth Branagh |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I do much wonder that one man, seeing how much another man is a fool when he dedicates his behaviours to love.”
“ Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.” “ I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.” “ The course of true love never did run smooth.” “ I will not be sworn but love may transform me to an oyster.” “ When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I would live till I were married.” “ If we can do this, we will do it.” “ The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” “ There’s a skirmish of wit between them.” |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:5
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| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
Shakespearean festivals
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| gptkbp:plot_summary |
Ends with multiple marriages.
Explores themes of honor and reputation. Involves a wedding that is nearly derailed. A story of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. Features a battle of wits between Beatrice and Benedick. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Bellwether_Pictures
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1623
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
June 7, 2013
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| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical release
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2012
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| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:marriage
reconciliation |
| gptkbp:runtime |
109 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Joss_Whedon
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Messina
gptkb:Messina,_Sicily contemporary California |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Fran_Kranz
gptkb:Amy_Acker gptkb:Clark_Gregg gptkb:Alexis_Denisof gptkb:Nathan_Fillion |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:honor gptkb:social_class gptkb:deception gptkb:friendship love misunderstanding forgiveness gender roles |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hero
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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