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Macbeth DVD Roman Polanski Jon Finch Region 2
Macbeth DVD Roman Polanski Jon Finch Region 2
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Macbeth DVD
A dark and uncompromising Shakespeare adaptation in which ambition, prophecy and murder drive a respected warrior towards guilt, paranoia and destruction.
Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his genuine love of cinema, unforgettable performances and the craft of filmmaking.
Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who understood the importance of language, character and the emotions beneath every carefully chosen line. His collection reflected a lifelong appreciation for powerful performances, serious literary adaptations and films that allowed familiar stories to feel immediate and dangerous.
Directed by Roman Polanski and adapted from the tragedy by William Shakespeare, Macbeth stars Jon Finch as the Scottish warrior whose victorious return from battle brings him face to face with three witches and a prophecy that he will one day become king.
Encouraged by Lady Macbeth, played by Francesca Annis, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the crown. The act brings power, but it also creates fear, suspicion and an increasingly desperate determination to destroy anyone who might threaten his position.
As Macbeth becomes consumed by paranoia and Lady Macbeth struggles beneath the weight of guilt, their ambition begins to dismantle everything they hoped to gain. Martin Shaw appears as Banquo, Macbeth's former companion and the subject of another troubling prophecy.
Polanski presents the story with a bleak physical realism, refusing to soften its violence or the consequences of unchecked ambition. The rugged landscapes, oppressive atmosphere and youthful central performances give Shakespeare's tragedy a raw and unsettling immediacy.
A compelling addition for collectors of Shakespeare on film, Roman Polanski releases and serious literary adaptations exploring ambition, guilt, fate and the corrupting force of power.
About This Shakespeare Tragedy DVD
DVD | Widescreen | Region 2 | Certificate 15
- Title: Macbeth
- Original Film Year: 1971
- Director: Roman Polanski
- Screenplay: Roman Polanski and Kenneth Tynan
- Based on: The tragedy by William Shakespeare
- Cast: Jon Finch, Francesca Annis, Martin Shaw, Nicholas Selby, John Stride and Terence Bayler
- Language: English
- Genre: Shakespearean tragedy, historical drama and literary adaptation
- Themes: Ambition, guilt, fate, betrayal, murder, political power and psychological collapse
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Film Content Information
This film contains strong violence, bloody injury detail, murder, nudity, supernatural imagery, threat and scenes involving betrayal, bereavement and psychological distress.
The adaptation presents Shakespeare's tragedy in a bleak and realistic style, including intense and disturbing scenes. Please follow the stated age classification.
Pre-Owned DVD Information
This is a pre-owned DVD from a personal collection. The case, cover insert and disc may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.
The disc has been checked as stated in the condition description. Buyers should confirm that their equipment can play Region 2 DVDs before ordering.
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