𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐭 (𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟖)

Romeo and Juliet (1968) is a classic adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragic love story, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. Set in Renaissance Verona, the film follows the forbidden romance between Romeo (Leonard Whiting) of House Montague and Juliet (Olivia Hussey) of House Capulet. Their passionate love defies their families’ bitter feud, leading them to secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. However, fate takes a dark turn when Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin Tybalt in a duel and is banished from the city.

Desperate to be reunited, Juliet fakes her death, but a tragic misunderstanding leads Romeo to take his own life beside her. When Juliet awakens and finds Romeo dead, she follows him in death, sealing their love in eternity. Romeo and Juliet (1968) is praised for its stunning cinematography, faithful adaptation, and the youthful performances of its leads, making it one of the most iconic and emotional retellings of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.