- To compare the two film versions of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Address the question below. "Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a classic piece of literature with timeless themes. Compare and contrast the way Zeffirelli and Luhrmann have translated the play to the screen, particularly discussing the different elements of film used (such as setting and design, characters music and sound, cinematography)." Romeo and Juliet Comparison Essay Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann both created very