Prince Escalus orders all citizens to leave Verona after three civil brawls. Romeo is hiding in a woodland grove, Montague's nephew Benvolio seeks his help. Romeo confesses his love for Rosaline, who has sworn to be chaste. Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare Rosaline's beauty to other fair women
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway at 18, had three children. His career began in mid-1580s, published major works between 1592-1613. Died in 1616, leaving nearly 40 plays and 150 sonnets
Romeo hides beneath Juliet's balcony and overhears her conversation about him. They declare their love and arrange to meet the next day. The Nurse calls from inside, ending the scene with urgency
Julian Fellowes wrote the film, directed by Carlo Carlei. Filming took place in Italy from February 2012. Hailee Steinfeld was cast at age 14, nudity scenes were removed. Douglas Booth was chosen as Romeo over 300 other actors
Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet are the protagonists in Shakespeare's play. Prince Escalus serves as Verona's ruler and resolves family feuds. Count Paris seeks to marry Juliet, appearing in Act I. Mercutio, Prince's nephew, fights for Montague side and dies in revenge
Juliet is a 13-year-old daughter of Lord Capulet. She falls in love with Romeo, a Montague family member. Her birthday is 31 July, which is "a fortnight hence"