Tragedy of Macbeth (1971)
Release Year: 1971
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth, Макбет, Makbetas, Tragedia Makbeta, Kanli saltanat
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Kenneth Tynan, Roman Polanski, William Shakespeare
Summary
This film is Roman Polanski's adaptation of Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', set in medieval Scotland. The story revolves around power, ambition, guilt, and their consequences on the characters involved. It explores themes of moral corruption, political intrigue, and tragic fate. Though not an exact replica of Shakespeare's original text, Polanski's version is renowned for its stark visual style and intense performances, particularly by stars Jon Finch as Macbeth and Francesca Annis as Lady Macbeth.