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Scene from Tragedy of Macbeth (1971)
Scene Details
| Duration: 200 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 148 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x818 | Added: 2019-Mar-05 |
Actresses in this Scene
Francesca Annis
Details
Alternate Names: Франческа Аннис
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Full Biography
Francesca Annis, born on May 14, 1945, is an English actress known for her roles in television series like 'Reckless' (1998), 'Wives and Daughters' (1999), 'Deceit' (2000), and 'Cranford' (2007). She won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in 1979 for her role in 'Lillie'. Annis has also appeared in films such as 'Krull' (1983) and 'Dune' (1984), but she is notably not mentioned among the main cast of 'Tragedy of Macbeth (1971)'.
About the Movie: Tragedy of Macbeth (1971)
Release Year: 1971
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Alternative Title: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth, Макбет, Makbetas, Tragedia Makbeta, Kanli saltanat
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Kenneth Tynan, Roman Polanski, William Shakespeare
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Genre: Drama, History
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Story
Roman Polanski's 'Tragedy of Macbeth' (1971) follows Shakespeare's classic tragedy about a Scottish lord named Macbeth. After being crowned Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan, Macbeth, driven by ambition and egged on by his wife, murders the king with the intention to seize the throne for himself. However, as guilt sets in, Lady Macbeth begins experiencing hallucinations due to her complex over their shared crime. Meanwhile, the dead king's son, Malcolm, conspires against Macbeth aiming to expose him and reclaim his rightful place.
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.