Reclaim the Frame presents: HAMNET
12A 126 mins
12A 126 mins
Start the new year with Reclaim The Frame and Hamnet, joining us for a series of special previews of Chloé Zhao’s restorative portrait of love, loss and healing, across London, Liverpool and Brighton sites.
1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakeable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Focus Features and Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity.
London - Hackney Picturehouse: Following the screening, join Reclaim the Frame and Hackney-based collective In Our Neighbourhood Apothecary at IONA’s studios, for an aromatherapy workshop inspired by Agnesʼ world. Participants will create their own botanical elixir, a deeply personal keepsake symbolising renewal, remembrance and protection. Workshop registration opens from 19 Dec, save you seat via form
Liverpool - Picturehouse at FACT: join Reclaim the Frame’s Impact Producer Sammy Holden for a printing workshop
Brighton - Duke’s at Komedia: join Reclaim the Frame’s Impact Producer Rui Jin for a hands-on session where a specialist Medical Herbalist will guide participants to blend a bespoke comfort balm or essential oil using UK-native plants linked to memory and calm. This practical activity engages the senses of scent and touch, allowing for restorative connection with nature and the concept of a mother's medicine.
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