I think that Shakespeare himself raided fairy tales and chronicle writers, and he always looked to people who worked in the mythic genres, whether it was folk tales or popular novels. Kenneth Branagh chroniclefairyfolk Change image and share on social
I had a friend who introduced me to a meditation practice which involves a couple of half-hours a day of meditation, where essentially you try to achieve a stillness that allows you to just be there in the moment. Kenneth Branagh achievecoupleday share on social
I did not make this a long film for its own sake. I wanted to make an entertaining film and offer it out there for those who want to see it. If word of mouth suggests there is an audience out there, hopefully their cinema will show it. Kenneth Branagh audiencecinemaentertain share on social
The records - what little we know about Shakespeare, including the records of the plays in his playhouse - were often the story of how quickly they came off if they didn't work. They had to move on. They were absolutely led by box office. Kenneth Branagh absolutelyboxinclude share on social
I started being interested in acting when I heard the voices of Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir John Gielgud and Sir Alec Guinness. I've had the great privilege of working with Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Anthony Hopkins. These are people who inspire the work that I do. Kenneth Branagh actalecanthony share on social
In 'Henry V,' the story of the assumption of true and responsible leadership by Henry I think is hard-won. He has to lose friends; he has to risk his life. Kenneth Branagh assumptionfriendhard Change image and share on social
In Northern Ireland, I truly, effortlessly, knew who I was. I knew where I belonged. I felt completely and utterly secure. Kenneth Branagh belongcompletelyeffortlessly Change image and share on social
I'm always interested in contemporary fiction. Kenneth Branagh contemporaryfictioninterest Change image and share on social
If you've done a brilliant version it becomes something else. Kenneth Branagh brillianthaveversion Change image and share on social
There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling. Kenneth Branagh absolutelyacknowledgeamaze Change image and share on social
