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Zulfiqar

Discussing Zulfiqar as an adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra

Jun 30, 2021

This week we return to India for another adaptation! This time, director Srijit Mukherji takes on both Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra with his film Zulfiqar. Can these two plays fit into a 2 hour and 18 minute film? Only one way to find out! CW: The episode mentions narrative instances of gun violence, suicide, and rape

CAST: Megan Scharlau and Matthew James Marquez

Theme music by Riley Allen- https://rileyallen59.wixsite.com/music SFX: "Gun Cock", "Super Short Drum Roll with Cymball Crash at End", "Cat Call Whistle", "Strong Massive Men Laughter", "Motorcycle Start Rev and Shut Off", "Crowd Boos", "Cheering 4", and "Trailer Hit Magic Fantasy" on audioblocks.com

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