Macbeth
Originally released in 1971. Macbeth is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Werner Schroeter. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anette Tirier, Magdalena Montezuma, and Sigurd Salto
Synopsis
Fusing Shakespeare‘s tragedy with the Verdi opera, Schroeter's Macbeth is a fascinating television experiment shot entirely in a studio with several electronic cameras. As Schroeter would recall, "I arranged the Verdi music for a quartet of violin, accordion, piano and oboe, but modeled the rhythms on Argentinian tangos and boleros. The actors sang with horrifying, shrill voices.... The use of video allowed me to produce extraordinary colors.... Of all my films, Macbeth was most unwelcome: Audiences don’t like their Shakespeare to be presented in this way, but I do not differentiate between kitsch and culture...". - MoMA
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Werner Schroeter Filmproduktion
- HR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macbeth about?
Fusing Shakespeare‘s tragedy with the Verdi opera, Schroeter's Macbeth is a fascinating television experiment shot entirely in a studio with several electronic cameras. As Schroeter would recall,...
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Werner Schroeter.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on December 18, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Macbeth?
The main cast of Macbeth includes Anette Tirier, Magdalena Montezuma, Sigurd Salto, Suzanne Sheed.