HAMNET

In Hamnet, Chloé Zao brings Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel to the big screen and looks at the life of William Shakespeare through the eyes of his wife, Agnes. In 16th century England, Agnes, a free-spirited, deeply perceptive woman, falls in love with William, the young Latin teacher, and together, they build a family full of life, children, and ineffable love. When their son, Hamnet, dies at the age of 11, the loss will fracture both their marriage and their own selves, but it will also become the inspiration behind one of the most celebrated works of world literature. Zao follows her characters on a journey from love to loss, and from sorrow to creation, with lyricism and passion. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal bring their characters to life in a way that roots them in humanity, and the combination yields something truly rare and remarkable. Hamnet is a wonderful film about grief, memory, and the transformative power of art – about how an intimate farewell can resonate as something timeless and profoundly human.