We are overjoyed to see Hamnet receiving eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematography, and Best Costume Design. It’s a testament to the film’s artistry and the powerful storytelling that captivates cinema audiences around the world.
For those who haven’t yet encountered it, Hamnet reimagines the life of Shakespeare through the eyes of his family, particularly focusing on the death of his young son, Hamnet. The film explores grief, creativity and the bonds of family with a sensitivity that is designed to feel both timeless and immediate. Critics worldwide say that it’s moving, beautifully shot, and utterly absorbing.
We can’t wait to watch it. It’s one of the most anticipated films this month and a strong frontrunner in this awards season. There is something special about seeing Shakespeare’s world brought to life in a way that resonates with a new generation.
This film reminds us why we love cinema: it challenges us, moves us, and gives us a fresh lens on stories we think we already know, but don’t. Hamnet promises to be a highlight of the year for cinema audiences, and we are ready to experience it in all its glory.
Fun fact: the movie is called Hamnet because that was the name of Shakespeare’s real-life son, whose brief life and tragic death inspired the story at the heart of this film.
Hamnet opens in cinemas across South Africa this coming weekend, on Friday 30 March.
With the Oscars taking place on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, Hamnet is sure to be a highlight of the ceremony. We are excited to see if it will take home any of its well-deserved awards.
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