s the creative genius behind countless literary masterpieces, William Shakespeare contributed to the world of literature through his endearing characters, intriguing plots, and themes relevant. With such auspicious strengths, Shakespeare is inevitably the most screen-adapted author of all time, as over 831 film adaptations credit his works as the basis of the storyline. A film adaptation is known to be a derivative work because it is the execution of a written work through a feature film. Although many filmmakers choose to define their works as Shakespearean film adaptations, they fail to realize that many films fall into the comparative category of cinematic interpretations. Cinematic interpretations are defined as a more conceptualized version of a written work. The variation between the two categories is very evident in the film versions of the Shakespearean plays Antony and Cleopatra and Twelfth Night. The elements of speech, setting, theme, and use of disguise effectively highlight the difference between an adaptation and an interpretation. Comparing Twelfth Night and Antony & Cleopatra to their respective films, we see that as the adaptation of Antony & Cleopatra is more "word for word", it retains the true essence of the written work, unlike the interpretation from Twelfth Night, which doesn't capture the Shakespearean touch as a whole. The force behind the speeches found in Antony and Cleopatra are brought to visual life in the 1972 film adaptation of the same name, respectively. The descriptive forces behind the speeches heavily influenced the play through the words, and they then impacted the feature film by providing a detailed vision for the filmmakers. This is evident during the famous 'Barge she sat on'...... middle of paper ...... quote shows that Egypt, the land of Cleopatra, is a place of comfort and natural atmosphere. This description practically characterizes Cleopatra, because she is endowed with the art of seduction and confidence; contrastingly different from the level-headed Roman, Antony. The emphasis on the deeper meaning of the setting is evident in the film adaptation, as all of the film's domineering love scenes are filmed in the Egyptian setting, as opposed to the Roman setting. Shakespeare always attached importance to the seductive role played by Egypt. Actress Hildegarde Neil's portrayal of the character Cleopatra is pivotal as she represents everything that Egypt is. Neil masters the art of seduction through her role, as she effectively reveals how Cleopatra shapes Antony into a victim of seduction. Additionally, the use of the theme of morality through cross-dressing in