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From The Lion King to She's the Man: The most surprising films based on Shakespeare's works

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William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

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William Shakespeare's works are a well that modern creators continue to draw from.

Direct adaptations of his plays have been made with rigid historical accuracy, modernised settings, and singular artistic renderings.

There have also been numerous loose adaptations of his plays; some film lovers may be surprised at which popular films actually take inspiration from the Bard.

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