So, grab your popcorn, turn on the subtitles, and let Zeffirelli take you back to the Renaissance. It is a tragedy, yes, but it has never looked—or read—so beautiful.
Students, first-time viewers, and anyone who wants to catch every word of Zeffirelli’s beautiful, faithful script. Not recommended for: Those who want modern English translations—this is Shakespeare’s original text, just in subtitle form. romeo and juliet 1968 subtitles
Original Text: "With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls; For stony limits cannot hold love out." Subtitle: "Love gave me wings to climb these walls. Stone can't keep love out." So, grab your popcorn, turn on the subtitles,