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Hamnet: Life before Hamletlong directed by the Oscar winner, Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), and inspired by the award -winning book of Maggie O’Farrellhad his first trailer released on Thursday (18). Beyond the novelty, Universal Pictures and the Rio Festival They announced that the film will be featured at the event, ending the festival.

A big winner of the Toronto International Film Festival, for the public’s choice, the film was also critically acclaimed during his premiere at the Telluride Festival and is a favorite in the awards race after his international exhibitions. Chosen as the closing movie of the Rio 2025 Festivalthe feature will feature a session on October 11, at 7:30 pm, at the historic Cine Odeon – CCLSR, in Rio de Janeiro.

Who is in production?

With production of Steven Spielberg (Munich) and Sam Mendes (1917), Hamnet: Life before Hamlet has script Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhaoalso responsible for the direction. The feature features in the cast MESCAL PAULfrom Gladiator IIand Jessie Buckleyfrom Among womenin performances acclaimed by international critics.

What is it about?

The plot follows agnes (Jessie Buckley), wife of William Shakespeare (MESCAL PAUL), while facing the pain of the loss of your only child, Hamnet. Exciting and deeply human, the film explores the strength of mourning and the ability to resignify, while revealing the background for the creation of “Hamlet,” the most famous work of the English playwright.

When to debut in Brazilian theaters?

With distribution of Universal Pictures, Hamnet: Life before Hamlet It hits theaters on January 29, 2026, also in affordable versions. Watch the unpublished trailer:

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• Chloé Zhao

• Rio Festival

• Rio 2025 Festival

• Hamnet

• Jessie Buckley

• MESCAL PAUL