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7 6 P E R S P E C T I V E | S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 Hatfield House Hatfield House was to be the film's version of Chequers, the Prime Minister's country retreat. The elegant splendour of the interior gave a feeling of tradition and stability against Lear's fascist world. Here it was more about highlighting the beauty of the interior and using spaces simply, as there is so much detail existing. The Armoury has the most amazing floor and one wall of perforated jaali-type fretwork screens that cast beautiful light and shadows. The Winter Dining Room with its cold blue tapestries contrasted perfectly with the red of the blood for the Gloucester eye-gouging scene. The Marble Hall with portrait of Queen Elizabeth I becomes Edmund's war room for the British army, utilitarian tables and equipment contrasting with the beautiful panelling. The courtyard is seen a lot, with comings and goings, and it is here where Lear leaves in a fit of rage and madness as the storm begins. A B A. & B. GONERIL'S HOUSE, DINING ROOM AND SALON. I WANTED TO GIVE THE IMPRESSION GONERIL HAD MARRIED INTO MONEY BUT WANTED TO IMPOSE HER 'STYLE' ON THE ONCE BEAUTIFUL HOUSE. TASTE MAYBE HAS BEEN LEFT BEHIND! C. GONERIL'S SALON. LEAR COMES INTO THE LIVING ROOM WITH HIS 100 KNIGHTS. ALL WITH MUD ON THEIR BOOTS AND GENERAL DISARRAY. C D