Win Tickets to a Special Advance Screening of Hamnet
As the season shifts from festival to awards, Hamnet remains one of the most anticipated films at The A.V. Club. Directed by Chloe Zhao and starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, the movie will be released in limited theaters later this month.
Readers have the chance to attend an early screening next week in New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago. The A.V. Club, in partnership with Focus Features, is giving away tickets to one free advance screening in each city.
Screening Details and Registration
- New York City and Chicago screenings: November 12 at 7 PM
- Los Angeles screening: November 19 at 7 PM
To register, follow the provided link and select your preferred city. Note that advance screenings are often overbooked, so arriving early is recommended to secure a seat.
About the Film
Hamnet stars Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley as his wife Agnes (also known as Anne Hathaway in historical records). The film is named after their son Hamnet, who died at 11 years old.
The film "tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet," according to the official synopsis.
A trailer for the film is available below.
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Author's summary: The A.V. Club offers readers a chance to win tickets for advance screenings of Hamnet, a moving film about Shakespeare’s family tragedy and its influence on his work.