Edward de Vere, the Seventeenth Earl of Oxford, was a charismatic partygoer who spent 18 months in Venice and Europe, learning about commedia dell'arte and gathering experiences that inspired his Shakespearean plays. The film explores actual sites De Vere visited in 1575-76, including settings for famous plays like THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, OTHELLO, ROMEO & JULIET, and TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA.
Nothing Is Truer Than Truth
Edward de Vere, a charming socialite, embarked on an 18-month journey through Venice and Europe, immersing himself in diverse cultures and experiences.