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Which Baz Luhrmann film is a romantic tragedy adaptation of a Shakespeare play?

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Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann in 1996, is a postmodern adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play of the same name. Set in a stylized Verona that echoes modern California, Luhrmann's film captures the timeless essence of the forbidden romance between the two iconic characters while incorporating contemporary elements such as a soundtrack dominated by alternative rock music.
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