Nothing Is Truer than Truth

Overview

Exploring the life of Edward de Vere, Seventeenth Earl of Oxford, this documentary delves into the intriguing theory that he was the true author of Shakespeare's plays. The narrative unfolds during his vibrant travels across Europe, particularly a transformative year and a half in Venice, where he immersed himself in commedia dell'arte. The film takes viewers to iconic locations associated with Shakespeare's works, such as those in Venice and Verona. Featuring insights from esteemed scholars and renowned actors like Sir Derek Jacobi and Mark Rylance, it posits that de Vere's bisexuality influenced his decision to write under a pseudonym.