As you like it (Television program : 1978)

Elisabeth Bergner stars as Rosalind, the daughter of an exiled Duke, who falls in love with Orlando, the son of one of her father's courtiers. In order to pursue her beloved, Rosalind disguises herself as a man, resulting in comedic misunderstandings and adventures.

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"Complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare"@en
"Shakespeare's As you like it"
"William Shakespeare's as you like it"
"Stratford festival classics, As you like it"
"Dramatic works of William Shakespeare, Comedy"
"George Rinhart and Sands Films in association with the cast and crew present As you like it"
"As you like it"
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"William Shakespeares As you like it"
"As you like it [1936 : Olivier]"
"Plays written by William Shakespeare"@en
"William Shakespeare's As you like it"
"William Shakespeare's As you like it"@en
"Jie da huan xi"@en

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"Elisabeth Bergner stars as Rosalind, the daughter of an exiled Duke, who falls in love with Orlando, the son of one of her father's courtiers. In order to pursue her beloved, Rosalind disguises herself as a man, resulting in comedic misunderstandings and adventures."@en
"Shakespeare's lighthearted, and most popular romantic portrayal of the comical side of love."
"A Shakespearean comedy."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."@en
"Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind. Rosalind (daughter of the deposed duke) is companion to Celia, niece of the deposed Duke, and when the current duke banishes Rosalind from the kingdom, she, Celia, the court jester (and incidentally Orlando) all end up in the forest or Arden, where the deposed Duke holds court. Romantic mixups, cross-dressing, love poems nailed to trees, and a lion await them all."@en
"Presentation of the play from the Peter Alexander text, directed for television."
"In one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In this idyllic setting they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, love poems, cross-dressing and even a lion. This play considers the delights of love, the nature of human experience and the contrast between court and country life."
"In one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In this idyllic setting they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, love poems, cross-dressing and even a lion. This play considers the delights of love, the nature of human experience and the contrast between court and country life."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."
""In this original, and still the best, film version of William Shakespeare's classic pastoral comedy, Sir Laurence Olivier stars as Orlando while Elisabeth Bergner is Rosalind, his secret admirer who disguises herself as a boy in order to stay near to him. Nearly all of the actors involved had performed the work on stage previously, adding to the stellar overall performance. A particular highlight is Olivier's magnificent delivery of the famous 'All the world's a stage' monologue."--Snagfilms"
"Film adaptation of one of Shakespeare's comedies about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind. -- Treatment suggested by J.M. Barrie."@en
"Shakespeare's comedy about the roles society sometimes forces us to play."
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, goodwill, and tales about all kinds of love -- physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."@en
"Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."@en
"Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."
"Using the original language, this is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."
"Using the original language, this is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"The fair Rosalind is forced to flee from her evil uncle. Disguised as a youth, she escapes to the forest with her devoted cousin and the court clown. There she meets another fugitive from an unjust relative, the handsome and charming Orlando. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play."@en
"Rosalind, in love with the naive Orlando, disguises herself as the male Ganymede to counsel him about courting Rosalind. This staging was performed at Shakespeare's Globe in London, a reconstruction of the open-air theater designed in 1599."@en
"Young Laurence Olivier as Shakespeare's Orlando, and Elisabeth Bergner as Rosalind, in this classic El;izabethan comedy."@en
"Using the original language, this is a modern film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"Shakespeare's play filmed at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival before a live audience."
"A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."@en
"Presents Shakespeare's comedy about love. Shows the characters discarding roles and adopting others."@en
"Shakespeare's pastoral comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight--set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France."@en
"Novelist Brigid Brophy gives a personal view of Shakespeare's As you like it, placing it in its historical context and showing its relevance to modern audiences."
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, goodwill, and tales about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."
"After his father dies, Orlando (Olivier) is put into the custody of his eldest brother. His brother was charged to look after Orlando as if he were his own son and see that he is raised and educated as a gentleman. Instead, out of jealousy and hate, Orlando's brother enslaves him and strips him of his inheritance. Follow the drama as Orlando battles the odds and claims his rightful place in society and in the heart of his true love."@en
"Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, in which Rosalind is forced by political circumstances to pose as a man, falls in love with Orlando but cannot declare her feelings, and is loved in turn by Phebe who believes her to be a handsome young man."@en
"Presents a dramatization of Shakespeare's play entitled As you like it."
"Banni par un frère malfaisant, un vieux duc a trouvé refuge dans la forêt d'Ardenne en compagnie de sa fille Rosalinde. C'est en ce lieu de poésie et de vérité, propice à tous les enchantements, qu'ils auront la révélation de la sagesse et du bonheur."
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well-known comedy. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play, with no modern-day additions."@en
"Women have the upper hand in this pastoral romance in which two ladies of the court resist the advances of an aged and portly knight who wishes to advance his station in life by marrying one of them. Explores the roles in society as some characters discard their roles while others adopt new ones."@en
"Shakespeare at his sunniest, posing serious questions in the most lighthearted tone. Is there a natural difference between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women? Or is it just society's role? Some of these characters briefly discard the roles they have played, while others adopt new ones. All learn something about themselves."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"A dramatization of William Shakespeare's comedy of pastoral and romantic adventures. Filmed entirely on location at Glamis Castle. Suggested audience: senior secondary, tertiary, general."@en
"Explores, by means of classroom discussions and excerpts from live performances of As you like it, how hearing instead of reading the lines of the play can affect understanding of Shakespeare's text."
"As you like it is one of Shakespeare's great comic triumphs; an exhilirating and joyful tale of love and harmony set in a beautiful forest-a perfect romantic comedy."
"Shakespeare's play about an usurped Duke, who through the efforts of his daughter, is rightfully restored to the throne."@en
"Banished young lovers Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In this idyllic setting, they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, cross-dressing, love poems and even a lion..."
"Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play As you like it."@en
"Based on Shakespeare's play about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind, from a treatment suggested by James M. Barrie."@en
"Lyrical and lighthearted, this is a comedy about all kinds of love-- physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends and romantic love at first sight. It is also about the roles society sometimes forces us to play. Is there really a "natural difference" between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women? Do we merely "act" these parts because they are expected of us?"@en
"A dramatization of William Shakespeare's comedy, As you like it."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, goodwill, and tales about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."@en
"Shakespeare at his funniest, posing serious questions in the most lighthearted tone. Is there a "natural difference" between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women or is it just their roles in society? Some of these characters briefly discard the roles they've played in life, while others adopt new ones. In the end, they all learn something about themselves."@en
"Rosemary Dunsmore provides commentary on the plot and major events in the play. Excerpts from the Stratford Festival production are included. A text of the play and a study guide provide additional background information on Shakespeare, contemporary theatres etc. for study purposes."@en
"Shakespeare's comedy about "the roles society sometimes forces us to play"--Container."@en
"Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."@en
"Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play. Comedy about all kinds of love and the roles society sometimes forces us to play. Features some of Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent."@en
""After his father dies, Orlando (Olivier) is put into the custody of his eldest brother. His brother was charged to look after Orlando as if he were his own son and see that he is raised and educated as a gentleman. Instead, out of jealousy and hate, Orlando's brother enslaves him and strips him of his inheritance. Follow the drama as Orlando battles the odds and claims his rightful place in society and in the heart of his true love."--Video container."@en
"A comedy about all kinds of love: physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends and romantic love at first sight."@en
"Rosalind, dochter van een verbannen hertog, wordt verliefd op Orlando, de zoon van één van haar vaders hovelingen. Echter, Orlando negeert haar zodat Rosalind een list moet verzinnen."
"Based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy about star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"An original, and still the best, film version of William Shakespear₂s classic pastoral comedy. Rosalind disguises herself as boy in order to stay near Orlando who she admires. Nearly all of the actors involved had performed the work on stage previously, adding to the stellar overall performance."
"Shakespeare's comedy with Olivier as Orlando and Bergner as Rosalind. Disguises & mistaken identities cause merriement in the Forest of Arden."@en
"Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers, Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers, Orlando and Rosalind."
"Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, As you like it."@en
"Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play, As you like it."
"An analysis, by means of excerpts from live performances, of Shakespeare's As you like it."
"An analysis, by means of excerpts from live performances, of Shakespeare's As you like it."@en
"The fair Rosalind is forced to flee from her evil uncle. Disguised as a youth, she escapes to the forest with her devoted cousin and the court clown. There she meets another fugitive from an unjust relative, the handsome and charming Orlando."
"Based on Shakespeare's play about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Roaslind, from a treatment suggested by James M. Barrie."@en
"A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy entitled As you like it."@en
"A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy entitled As you like it."
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, and goodwill. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play, with no modern day additions."
"A gentle introduction for those new to the play, a mixture of the exalted and the inane for others, and an inspiration to students who can see the enormous leaps of conception, execution, style and insight that Olivier achieved seven years later in Henry V."
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, and goodwill. Although shortened from the original, this version is considered an honest interpretation of the play, with no modern day additions."@en
"A pretty comedy about a boy and girl in love."@en
"Lovers woo and the fortunes of an exiled king take a turn for the better in the Forest of Arden."
"Lovers woo and the fortunes of an exiled king take a turn for the better in the Forest of Arden."@en
"Laurence Olivier's first film ... solid and handsome in his portrayal of Orlando. Coupled with Shakespeare's literary masterpiece of comedy, this film is graranteed to keep you entertained. A collector's masterpiece for all Olivier fans."
"A timeless comedy of love in the Forest of Arden."@en
"Home use only."@en
"Presents a dramatization of William Shakespeare's play entitled As you like it."@en
"Using the original language, this is a modern dress adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."
"A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy (a pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France) about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."@en
"In this animated adaptation, women have the upper hand as two ladies of the court resist the advances of an aged and portly knight who wishes to advance his station in life by marrying one of them. The play explores roles in society as some characters discard their roles while others adopt new ones."@en
"Banished young lovers Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In the idyllic setting, they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, cross-dressing, love poems and even a lion..."
"Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"Adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."
"Designed to stimulate student interest and comprehension by filming the most exciting and revealing scenes from this production."
"Shakespeare's story of love and confusion in the forest of Arden with a great cast."
"Lyrical and lighthearted, this is a comedy about all kinds of love: physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends and romantic love at first sight. It as also about the roles society sometimes forces us to play. For a brief time some of the characters discard the roles they have previously played, while others adopt new ones; all of them learn something about themselves."@en
"Dramatization of William Shakespeare's play. This is a comedy about all kinds of love and the roles society sometimes forces us to play. Featuring some of Britain's most distinguished theatrical talent."@en
"Film adaptation of Shakespeare's well known comedy about the star-crossed lovers, Orlando and Rosalind. A pastoral romance set in the Forest of Arden in medieval France, this story is full of kindliness, good fellowship, goodwill, and tales about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight."
"A stylized version of Shakespeare's play."@en
"An adaptation of one of Shakespeare's comedies about the star-crossed lovers, Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"Dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy As you like it."@en
"Shakespeare's comedy about "the roles society sometimes forces us to play"--container."@en
""Fille d'un duc banni par son frère cadet, Rosalinde se voit elle aussi contrainte à l'exil par son oncle l'usurpateur, jaloux de l'amour qu'elle porte à son fils, Orlando. Elle se réfugie alors avec son père et sa cousine Célia dans la forêt d'Ardennes, déguisée en berger. Lorsque Orlando décide de les rejoindre, Rosalinde décide de tester son amour : intrigues amoureuses et quiproquos ne tardent pas à semer la confusion."--[allociné.fr]. Avec Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, Richard Pasco, Angharad Rees, James Bolam, Clive Francis."
"Shakespeare's lighthearted comedy about all kinds of love--physical and intellectual, sentimental and cynical, enduring love between friends, and romantic love at first sight. Explores the roles society forces us to play."@en
"Laurence Olivier's movie production of William Shakespeare's As you like it."
"Shakespeare's comedy with Olivier as Orlando and Bergner as Rosalind."
"Shakespeare's comedy with Olivier as Orlando and Bergner as Rosalind."@en
"An adaptation of one of Shakespeare's comedies about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."
"An adaptation of one of Shakespeare's comedies about the star-crossed lovers Orlando and Rosalind."@en
"Disguises & mistaken identities cause merriment in the Forest of Arden."
"Shakespeare's comedy with Olivier as Orlando and Bergner as Rosalind. Disguies & mistaken identities cause merriement in the Forest of Arden."@en
"Presented with simplicity and sincerity, this pretty comedy about a boy and girl in love is a welcome change from other heavier renderings of Shakespeare. Tinkling on the edge of farce, but restrained by the wit and beauty of its language, this treatment preserves the richness and catches the light-hearted, whimsical spirit of romance."@en
"Presented with simplicity and sincerity, this pretty comedy about a boy and girl in love is a welcome change from other heavier renderings of Shakespeare. Tinkling on the edge of farce, but restrained by the wit and beauty of its language, this treatment preserves the richness and catches the light-hearted, whimsical spirit of romance."
"A dramatization of Shakespeare's comedy."@en