Anonymous (2011)

Synopsis Anonymous (2011) Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, is presented as the real author of Shakespeare's works. Edward's life is followed through flashbacks from a young child, through to the end of his life. He is portrayed as a child prodigy who writes and performs A Midsummer Night's Dream for a young Elizabeth I. A series of events sees his plays being performed by a frontman, Shakespeare. ??Anonymous Awards: 7 wins & 12 nominations total Budget: $30,000,000 (estimated) Worldwide Gross: $15,395,087 Soundtrack: Night of the Long Knives (Written by Byrd & David Hirschfelder (as Hirschfelder))