Cymbeline, King of Britain Resources
WEBSITES
PBS uncovers the truth behind Cymbeline.
What did Shakespeare's audiences think of Cymbeline? Find out by reading this take on a 1611 performance.
MOVIE OR TV PRODUCTIONS
Ethan Hawke and Michael Almereyda team up for a modern take on Shakespeare's romance. Also starring Pen Dadgley, Dakota Johnson, and Ed Harris.
The Queen herself—Helen Mirren, that is—plays the beautiful Imogen in this 80's version of the play.
This silent black and white 22-minute film comes from 19-freaking-13.
ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS
Henriette Palmer discusses Imogen's virtue and her status among other Shakespearean heroines.
An essay on the perils of women in Cymbeline.
But we do. Shakespeare used Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio as a source for some of his plot.
VIDEO
A commentary on the themes of forgiveness in Cymbeline, from Cloten's perspective.
Director Antoni Cimolino's take on the play, based on his experience directing it at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
If you wondered what was up with Jupiter's entrance on an eagle, check out this video about the props used for one production.
AUDIO
A full audio version of Cymbeline, recorded by Librivox.
Actually, Cymbeline has such famous songs that it's no surprise somebody set one to music. Check out Loreena McKennitt's version here.
IMAGES
Who wouldn't root for this sword-wielding heroine after seeing this image?
Shakespeare's fellow actors and friends labeled the play a "tragedy" with its first printing.
Iachimo got an eyeful when he snuck out of the trunk in Imogen's bedchamber.