All is True

(2019)

All Is True delves into the final days of the world-renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Set in 1613, after the devastating Globe Theatre fire, the film explores Shakespeare's return to his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. Refusing to write any further plays, Shakespeare faces his own mortality and attempts to reconcile with a past that includes family secrets and personal regrets.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also takes on the role of Shakespeare, the movie presents an intimate portrayal of the playwright's inner struggles and complex relationships. As Shakespeare reconnects with his wife Anne Hathaway (played by Judi Dench) and his estranged daughters, tensions arise, revealing the effects of his absence and his devotion to his craft.

All Is True weaves together historical elements and fictionalized narratives, shedding light on Shakespeare's personal life and the legacy he left behind. Through poignant dialogue and nuanced performances, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the power of art.

With a stellar cast that includes Ian McKellen as the Earl of Southampton and Kathryn Wilder and Lydia Wilson as Shakespeare's daughters, All Is True invites viewers to journey into the mind of a literary genius as he balances his fame and his personal relationships in the twilight of his life.