A whirlwind adaptation of the tragic tale of star-cross’d lovers, Romeo + Juliet is the epitome of 90s cool and cemented the firecracker collaboration between editor Jill Bilcock and director Baz Luhrmann.
Opening with a bold prologue that showcases the breathless pace and stylistic innovation that will follow, Luhrmann’s film is a thrilling reinvention of the Shakespearean tragedy. Leonardo DiCaprio and Clare Danes became the faces of a generation with their powerhouse performances in the title roles. The film was critically acclaimed upon release, with Bilcock receiving particular praise, and a slew of awards, for her rhythmic and fast-cutting editing.
Details
| Year: | 1996 |
| Classification: | M |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Baz Luhrmann |
| Producer: | Baz Luhrmann, Gabriella Martinelli, Jill Bilcock, Catherine Martin, Martin Brown |
| Editor: | Jill Bilcock |
| Cast: | Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes |
| Script: | Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce (based on the play by William Shakespeare) |
| Program strand: | Jill Bilcock Edits |
| Rights: | The Walt Disney Company Australia & New Zealand |