Hamlet – in 4 Minutes

A visual explanation of the plot of Hamlet, a play by William Shakespeare.

Created with Toon Boom Studio 8.1, a Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet, and a Blue Yeti microphone.

Images are from the 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet, directed by Kenneth Branagh.

[emmamarlow]

"Claudius is not feeling terribly safe at this point."

[LTJProductionOfficial]

"Hey Claudius, you killed my father. BIG MISTAKE" - Hamlet

[Anznz]

Just wanted to let you know that this actually helped me with my theater class. Thanks :)

[animals]

That is the best, shortest, straight-to-the-point description I've ever seen. I loved the picture explanation and the thought provoking questions at the end. I would love to see all of Shakespeare's works done like this so kids could understand the story concept first before diving into William's wonderful world of words. Thank you so much! A+

[GTAram]

So, a a quick resume of Hamlet: Everybody dies, and a Prince Ex Machina appears at the end to take the throne

[natsudragneeljaydee]

my Name is Hamlet of You kill my father....prepare to Indigo Hamlet Montoya

[OfficialRedTeamReview]

could've used this couple of years ago lol

[farcastk]

Was this before or after the Targaryen conquest?

[AtomicSquid_]

Oh man I love GoT but these educational videos are amazing, you explain everything briefly yet thoroughly. I loved the brain scan video. Make more of these please!

[juliabrandon]

I wanted to write to tell you that I linked this video in my literature class, and all who have watched it have really enjoyed it, so thank you for the topic starter; makes class pass by a bit faster if there is something interesting to talk about.  I love all of your ASOIAF videos, but I think this is my favorite that you have done.  I was wondering if you would consider doing more of these?  I think that Othello or The Cask of Amontillado would be awesome, and I would love to see your explanations of these.  Have a wonderful day!

[AltShiftX]

+Reilly James Hey, I'm replying here because some Google+ nonsense prevents me from responding to your comment directly. Yes, I'd like to make a video about Melisandre, though I have no specific plans for one at the moment. Maybe as part of a broader video about Azor Ahai.

[jennifergrasso]

Yes, definitely do more like this.  I struggled so much with Shakespeare so back in my school days so this refresher is great for me.

[finn_underwood]

This video is abosulutely brilliant. I can now go into class tomorow and act like a smartassin in the discussions because I allready know what happens before we even start reading.

[MercuryManProduction]

I love this kind of stuff. Don't get me wrong, all the ASOIAF theories are great, but so was this. I just love the style with which you animate and narrate your videos. I will watch your videos, no matter what the subject it. Keep up the good work.

[Dr-Med]

Really great for students who are covering one of Shakespeare's works in class as it can be helpful to reference other plays. I'd love more of these about any classic works of literature.

[penderbayne]

Awesome, could have been 20 minutes longer.
And regarding your question at the end: please listen to your heart and put out whatever content you’re personally deeply convicted about. Don’t worry so much about what we want, you’re our leader in this micro community and it’s your artistic sensibilities which guide the direction.

[adamcauble]

I'd like to see more summaries like this! Legit this was the most concise and straightforward summary!

[davidkglevi]

As director/actor, I'm planning to put on a production of Hamlet in the summer of 2018, and this was a really fun summary. It's always intresting to hear would different people choose to pinpoint in Hamlet, since it's so nuanced and rich.

[yomommie]

Watching this 8 years after it was posted after finishing station eleven where one of the main themes was Hamlet and that the things done in the past have an effect today. Thanks Alt Shift X for all the knowledge over the years especially this one.

[NoName-lwjn]

Got an exam tomorrow.. this short summary will save my life