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Hamlet meets Horatio in the graveyard, where they talk about life and death. Ophelia's funeral procession arrives at the same graveyard. Hamlet confronts Laertes, Ophelia's brother, who has taken his father's place at the court; and they fight over the grave.

A duel is arranged between Hamlet and Laertes. During the match, Claudius conspires with Laertes to kill Hamlet. They plan that Hamlet will die either on a poisoned rapier or with poisoned wine. The plans go awry when Gertrude unwittingly drinks from the poisoned cup and dies. Then both Laertes and Hamlet are wounded by the poisoned blade, and Laertes dies.

Hamlet, in his death throes, kills Claudius. Hamlet dies, leaving only his friend Horatio to explain the truth to the new king, Fortinbras, as he returns in victory from the Polish wars.

Frank Reeves: Hamlet

Andy Davoli: Horatio, Claudius, Gravedigger & Lord

Sarah Lynn Dawson: Gertrude, Laertes, Priest & English Ambassador

Therese Theurillat: Fortinbras

Emmanuel Todorov: Gravedigger

William Jackson: Orsic

Audio Editing & Music: Sarah Lynn Dawson & Therese Theurillat

Artwork: Kevin Chicaiza