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Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' Explores Shakespeare's Grief Through Art
11/18/2025
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Story summary
- The film Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, depicts William Shakespeare's grief as he writes Hamlet.
- Jacobi Jupe, the actor, portrays Hamnet.
- Noah Jupe, the actor, portrays Hamlet.
- Agnes struggles to understand William's use of their tragedy in his art.
- Noah Jupe describes a special scene written for Jacobi, enhancing their on-screen connection.
