), was designed as a "straightforward" return to the story's Renaissance roots. Unlike the stylized modernism of Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 version, this film emphasizes traditional lush costumes and authentic Italian locations like Verona. Key Production Details Release Date: October 11, 2013. Running Time: 1 hour and 58 minutes. Carlo Carlei. Julian Fellowes. Soundtrack: Composed by Abel Korzeniowski
The film was produced in Italy, utilizing authentic locations in Verona and Mantua to ground the story in a medieval/Renaissance setting.
The 2013 film adaptation of , directed by Carlo Carlei and written by Julian Fellowes (the creator of Downton Abbey ), was an attempt to revitalize William Shakespeare’s tragic romance for a 21st-century audience. Unlike the high-octane 1996 Baz Luhrmann version, this film returned to a lush, traditional Renaissance-era setting, filming on location in Verona , Mantua , and Rome . Production and Creative Direction