Much Ado About Nothing (MAAN)

Question 1

Where and When does the film take place?

Answer 1

In Sicilly, in Messina. It unfolds at the home of Leonato, the Governor of Messina. It’s set in the late 16th century (1590)

Question 2

What is the film about?

Answer 2

Resolves around love, deception and reconciliation.

Question 3

What is the plot of the film?

Answer 3

Hero and Claudio are about to get married until engagement is disrupted by deception and misunderstanding.

Question 4

The play has been inspired by…

Answer 4

…Italian novellas of the 15th century.

Question 5

It is often associated with the works of who?

Answer 5

The Italian author Matteo Bandello.

Question 6

Matteo Bandello’s works are part of…

Answer 6

…a literary tradition that focused on romantic and often farcical tales of love and misunderstandings.

Question 7

Another play by Shakespeare that was inspired by an Italian source?

Answer 7

‘Othello’ inspired by Cinthio’s work.