The film evokes the atmosphere of romania in the 1960s, with subtle parallels between ceau. Goold sets up macbeths events in the post world war ii world with his main character, sir patrick stewart, somehow represent a cruel dictator like joseph stalin, leader of the soviet union. According to daniel rosenthal in his book shakespeare on screen, from its supernatural opening to its gruesome climax, macbeth is the shakespeare play that reads most like a film script. Watch the full film of rupert goolds macbeth starring sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood. The prizegiving, which celebrates the best in broadcasting, honoured stewart for his performance in a tv production of shakespeares macbeth, while lee was feted for his hurricane katrina documentary if god is willing and da creek dont rise.
This version uses a very contemporary setting, which appeals to students. Feb 15, 2008 the quicksilver changes of mood that inflect mr. Film shop broadcast films and documentaries macbeth patrick stewart. May 22, 20 patrick stewart in his triumphant, tonynominated performance as the ambitious general, and tonynominated kate fleetwood as his coldly scheming wife. Patrick stewart is superb as macbeth an ordinary soldier infected with and destroyed by kingship he seems just about to start to enjoy being king in the scene where he and his wife are majestically sitting on horseback, but no hes planning the murder of his friend banquo, so hes not happy at all. Patrick stewart s macbeth to be broadcast on pbs t. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of one of shakespeares darkest and most. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of one of shakespeares darkest and most powerful tragedies. Macbeth is the debut film from the director of the critically acclaimed plays enron and american psycho.
What are some differences and similarities between. Sep 29, 2010 in support of the great performances telecast, wnet. Watch macbeth patrick stewart online vimeo on demand on vimeo. After murdering the king, macbeth sir patrick stewart reflects on his misdeeds. Stewarts delivery here suggest that even in full, coldblooded command, theres a voice rasping in macbeths ear, feeding his unstoppable. Goold sets up macbeth s events in the post world war ii world with his main character, sir patrick stewart, somehow represent a cruel dictator like joseph stalin, leader of the soviet union. Based on the production originally staged at the famed chichester festival theater.
Watch the full film of rupert goolds macbeth starring sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood following a london west end run in december 2007, a soldout limited engagement at the brooklyn. Macbeth sir ian mckellen is a daring member of the scottish military, who receives a revelation from three menacing sorceresses that he will someday become the king of scotland. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated production. Taken from a 2010 version filmed for pbs and possibly my favourite version of the play. Patrick stewart in his triumphant, tonynominated performance as the ambitious general, and tonynominated kate fleetwood as his coldly scheming wife. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense, claustrophobic and bloody drama. The ghost of banquo haunts macbeth goold adaptation. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeares tragedy of the same name. Macbeth by rupert goold patrick stewart, kate fleetwood. I note all the students using the video to learn this. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares classic play, which shifts the action to a foreboding purgatory in order to explore mankinds eternal struggle for power.
Great performances macbeth tv episode 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. In the united states, it aired on pbs great performances. With patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, oliver burch, suzanne burden. The movie features a claustrophobic environment full of brutal executions and wicked minds that makes us long for fresh air.
Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an undefined and threatening central european world. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares classic play, which shifts the action to a foreboding purgatory in order to explore mankinds eternal. The patrick stewart film adaptation of the play is wonderful. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares classic play, which shifts the action to a foreboding purgatory in. Oct 05, 2010 watch the full film of rupert goolds macbeth starring sir patrick stewart and kate fleetwood following a london west end run in december 2007, a soldout limited engagement at the brooklyn. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense.
Stewart s delivery here suggest that even in full, coldblooded command, theres a voice rasping in macbeth. This xrated film of the play features a nude sleepwalking scene by lady macbeth and plenty of onscreen violence. Jun 26, 2012 film version of director rupert goolds highlyacclaimed production with sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, originally staged by chichester festival theatre and. When the students finish writing, we move on to the third film clip, which is from the pbs macbeth starring patrick stewart. Dec 07, 2018 starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an undefined and threatening central european world. I love patrick stewart, and love the way they have set it in what looks like stalins russia. This version of macbeth, the scottish play, doesnt feel particularly scottish, more orwellian, and patrick stewart plays the central character less as an opportunistic chancer out of his depth, and more as a deranged psychopathic tyrant. Film version of director rupert goolds highlyacclaimed production with sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, originally staged by chichester festival theatre and. The interpretation of the witches as hospital nurses is original and very effective. In support of the great performances telecast, wnet.
Macbeth patrick stewart dvd download illuminations. For billington, patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a dangerous. Great performances macbeth season 42 episode 7 pbs. In an interview with awardwinning journalist paula zahn, sir patrick stewart discusses what attracted him to the role of macbeth, the innovative creative process of working with director rupert. Rent macbeth 2010 on dvd and bluray rent movies and. So macbeth patrick stewart sports a joseph stalin mustache and an ak47, while throwing up giant posters of himself when hes king. Patrick stewart won best actor and rupert goold best director in the evening standard theatre awards for the stage production and both patrick stewart and kate fleetwood were nominated for tony awards for their performance. Macbeth with sir patrick stewart directed by rupert goold. Great performances macbeth tv episode 2010 full cast. Macbeth a conversation with sir patrick stewart great. Macbeth patrick stewart bluray download illuminations. Sep 28, 2007 for billington, patrick stewart s macbeth starts as a reflective soldier who pauses before using the word murder, and develops into an insecure monster whose most chilling tactic is a dangerous.
Patrick stewart is featured in the title role, with kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Director rupert goolds gripping stage production of macbeth, set in a nameless 20thcentury militaristic society and starring sir patrick stewart in his tonynominated performance as the. Set in scotland, the play dramatizes the corroding psychological and political effects produced when its protagonist, the scottish lord macbeth, chooses evil. The prizegiving, which celebrates the best in broadcasting, honoured stewart for his performance in a tv production of shakespeares macbeth, while lee was feted for his hurricane katrina documentary if god is willing and da. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an undefined and thre. Kate fleetwood and patrick stewart as the macbeths macbeth is one of the mostfilmed of shakespeares plays, and no wonder. It was directed by rupert goold from his stage adaptation for the chichester festival theatre in 2007.
Only one complaint lady macbeth s rather revealing dress in the banquet scene made some of my school class of 12 year olds squirm and comment. Macbeth patrick stewart, free macbeth patrick stewart software downloads, page 2. Macbeth 2003 starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an undefined and threatening central european world. Yet one of the qualities that resonates most unexpectedly in patrick stewart s interpretation of the. Patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, scott handy, and michael feast. With ian mckellen, judi dench, john bown, susan dury. Macbeth the 2010 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. Jun 26, 2015 production notes at macbeth macbeth 2010, recorded play, lluminations directed by rupert goold sophie hunter as witch. Macbeth is probably shakespeares most performed play, apart from the comedies, and its easy to see why its been a moneymaker for theatre troupes since it was written. I like the updated version of macbeth with patrick stewart also some undefinable twentiesthirties but was perhaps a tv release. Polanski also emphasizes the passage of time the events of play span several years, and the macbeths visibly age over the course of the movie.
This is the longest bloody dagger interpretation at 3. Oct 05, 2010 in an interview with awardwinning journalist paula zahn, sir patrick stewart discusses what attracted him to the role of macbeth, the innovative creative process of working with director rupert. Sir patrick stewart, spike lee and ray romano were among the stars honoured at americas annual peabody awards in new york on monday. The play mostly takes place in underground bunkers with that distinct drop a nuke on us charm, and the witches are a trio of nurses who wander around in the background. Macbeth pathos is an essential element of roles like lear and hamlet, but macbeth, not so much. See the 2011 peabody winning performance, starring patrick stewart as the tyrannical general and kate. Macbeth 2010 starring patrick stewart featuring sophie. Watch patrick stewarts macbeth in its entirety bardfilm.
Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an. Patrick stewart celebrity profile check out the latest patrick stewart photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Although there are obvious changes, most notably the updated setting and costumes, it still conveys the emotional intensity of the. Macbeth patrick stewart software free download macbeth.
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