Macbeth

Year

2015

Duration

113 minutes

Genres

Drama, War Films

Language

English

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Synopsis

This innovative, visually stunning and violent adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece tells the story of a duke of Scotland who murderously ascends the throne after receiving a prophecy from three witches, before being brought down by ambition and paranoia. Enlivened by charismatic performances and a pulsating soundtrack, the film takes in many of the play’s themes of desire, corruption and betrayal making them both fresh and relevant. Whether on the foggy Highland battlefields or inside the claustrophobic halls of the palace the film is brooding, earthy, and atmospheric. Largely faithful to the text and language, this hyperbolic new version is also intensely cinematic, confident enough to be bold and distinctive.

Director/s

Justin Kurzel

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Classification

Strong bloody violence.

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This film is part of the following theme

Shakespeare

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Careers in Film - Secondary

A teaching resource to support Secondary students' exploration of careers in the film industry.

Suitable for 11–16

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Language & Creativity (Secondary)

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection for secondary titles in the Language & Creativity strand of the Into Film Festival.

Suitable for 11+

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Macbeth Power Players

An English language and literature resource to help young people further engage with this classic text. Also available in Welsh.

Suitable for 14+

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Macbeth: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Macbeth (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Suitable for 16+

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Shakespeare, Tragedy and Silent Cinema

Explore Shakespeare's tragedies through the medium of film - from silent cinema through to the latest adaptation of Macbeth.

Suitable for All ages

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Mike Kelt of special effects company Artem Wounds talks to students at Acto

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Announcing the winner of our Macbeth filmmaking competition

10 Dec 2015

We're incredibly pleased to present the winning entry in our recent Macbeth filmmaking competition. And the winner is...

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How Fassbender's Macbeth gets to the dark heart of Shakespeare

06 Oct 2015 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We take a look at the new dramatisation of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, and explore "The Scottish Play" on screen.

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Macbeth Interview with director Justin Kurzel

02 Sep 2015

Director Justin Kurzel spoke to reporter Ciara about his adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, discussing the sound design and filming on location in Scotland.

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Sir Ian McKellen talks Shakespeare on Screen

22 Apr 2016

Golden Globe Award-winner Sir Ian McKellen talks Shakespeare on Screen in support of the BFI theme

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Macbeth

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Leader rating

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

This film is part of the following theme

Resources To Use With This Film

Careers in Film - Secondary

Language & Creativity (Secondary)

Macbeth Power Players

Macbeth: Film Guide

Shakespeare, Tragedy and Silent Cinema

Skillset Special Effects Masterclass