Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Metrograph
7 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Q&A with cinematographer Łukasz Żal moderated by cinematographer Jomo Fray

1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Focus Features and Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity.

Director: Chloé Zhao
Year: 2025
Running Time: 125 minutes
Format: DCP
Distributor: Focus Features

Co-presented with the Polish Cultural Institute, New York.