In the autumn of 1970, the historic Raby Castle in County Durham played host to an extraordinary cinematic event—the filming of Hamlet.

Here is the set for the graveyard scenes. The design is quite elaborate, with hanging leaves and branches suggesting the open-air location. Hamlet and Horatio are to the left of the photograph ...

the hamlet, while quiet and private, has also appeared in Hollywood films. A film, starring Gavin and Stacey’s Larry Lamb, once filmed on location in the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it area.

However, Grand Theft Hamlet explores this unique combination of past and present while revealing new and unexpected narrative layers at every turn. The animated documentary follows two actors’ ...