Macbeth
Dec 18, 1971 · 1h
Director
Werner SchroeterOverview
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
Crew of Macbeth
About Macbeth
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, "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…
When was Macbeth released?
Macbeth was released on December 18, 1971.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by Werner Schroeter.
Who is in the cast of Macbeth?
The cast of Macbeth includes Anette Tirier (Lady Macbeth), Magdalena Montezuma, Sigurd Salto (Duncan) and Suzanne Sheed.