In Shakespeare's Padua, the beautiful Bianca cannot marry until her older sister, Katherina, finds a husband. Strong-willed, sharp-tempered, fiercely independent, and unwilling to conform to society's expectations, Katherina seems an impossible match. Then Petruchio arrives, determined to win her heart, challenge her spirit, and ultimately "tame" her.
Director Franco Zeffirelli brings Shakespeare's classic comedy to the screen with theatrical energy, cinematic grandeur, and a richly realised Renaissance setting. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, married in real life at the time, light up the screen with extraordinary chemistry, transforming the battle between Katherina and Petruchio into a dazzling duel of wit, pride, passion, and attraction.
The film remains one of the best-known cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare, capturing both the charm and the complexities of the original play. It is a lively and visually spectacular comedy of character, exploring love as conflict, a contest of wills, and a game of power and mutual challenge.
The Taming of the Shrew received two Academy Award nominations, for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design, and was also honoured at Italy's David di Donatello Awards, where it received recognition for its production as well as the performances of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Its sumptuous visual style, theatrical intensity, and the legendary chemistry of its leading stars have secured its place as one of the most celebrated film adaptations of Shakespeare's work.
Screening Information
Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026
Film: The Taming of the Shrew
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Age Rating: 12+
Year: 1967
Countries: Italy, United States, United Kingdom
Running Time: 122 minutes
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Starring:
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Richard Burton
- Cyril Cusack
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Vista Marina
Admission
- General admission: €5
- Reduced admission: €3 for the unemployed, university students, and members of large families
- Free admission: Children and teenagers under 18 years old
