Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of denmark and the hand of hamlets mother, but the prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance. Sir patrick stewart performs the role of a lifetime. Patrick stewart and kate fleetwood reprise their tonynominated stage performances in this gripping adaptation of shakepeares macbeth, which relocates the bloody action of shakespeares famous play to a nameless 20thcentury netherworld. Patrick stewart and kate fleetwood star in a gripping production of shakepeares macbeth. Rupert goolds film adaptation of macbeth starring sir patrick stewart can be viewed in its entirety on pbs video pbs. Festival theater in england, and costarring kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Patrick stewart speaks on macbeth superstitions duration. This regeneration of the thane of glamis takes place in the early 1940s, primarily in scotland, but briefly in england. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense.
Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. 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. 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. This macbeth channels the early polish roman polanski, the imaginings of a stanley kubrick, the gritty grayness of 1984.
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. Paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth clip. I havent had a chance to watch it yet ive just seen the first five minutes, but you can watch the whole thing. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeares tragedy of the same name. The prince of denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer. With derek jacobi, claire bloom, patrick stewart, eric porter. The movie, marking goolds cinematic debut, will be presented on pbs as part of the great performances series wednesday, october 6, at 9 p.
Paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. Macbeth starring sir patrick stewart airs on pbs october 6, 2010 at 9 p. American journalist paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. The 2011 peabody awards were held at the waldorf astoria hotel in new york city on may 23, 2011. Here we follow the story of macbeth, portrayed by sir patrick stewart. In this scene macbeth is visiting the witches for a second time and they will give him more prophecies. Macbeths wife receives a letter from her husband that describes the prophecy of the witches. Pbs great performances will air macbeth starring sir patrick stewart october 6, 2010.
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. He was a member of various local drama groups from about age 12. Sir patrick stewart was born in mirfield, yorkshire, england, to gladys barrowclough, a textile worker and weaver, and alfred stewart, who was in the army. Sep 29, 2010 in support of the great performances telecast, wnet. 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. The movie did an amazing job at building up the suspense and keeping the audience guessing as to what macbeth, played by patrick stewart, will do next, regardless of the play being read and well known. What are some differences and similarities between. Macbeth the 2010 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
The second scene i will be comparing is act 4, scene 1. 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. Great performances macbeth season 42 episode 7 pbs skip to main content. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry.
With patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, oliver burch, suzanne burden. Oct 08, 2010 sir patrick steward and the three witches from pbs greatest performances macbeth 2010. As a shakespearian actor, he manipulates shakespeares words so that they ring authentically, as if we are hearing them for the first time. 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. The interpretation of the witches as hospital nurses is original and very effective. In fact, scenes that i didnt find very effective on stage lady macbeths mad scene and and the long scene between malcolm and macduff were very powerful in the movie. Sep 20, 2010 american journalist paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. I note all the students using the video to learn this. 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. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an. 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.
An unofficial trailer for pbs s adaptation of william shakespeares play macbeth, starring patrick stewart. The movie did an amazing job at building up the suspense and keeping the audience guessing as to what macbeth, played by patrick stewart. Sir patrick stewart, spike lee and ray romano were among the stars honoured at americas annual peabody awards in new york on monday. Patrick stewart in macbeth on pbs originally published october 5, 2010 at 7. Taken from a 2010 version filmed for pbs and possibly my favourite version of the play. Pbs interview with sir patrick stewart on macbeth youtube. 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. This xrated film of the play features a nude sleepwalking scene by lady macbeth and plenty of onscreen violence. Macbeth by rupert goold patrick stewart, kate fleetwood. Sep 20, 2010 pbs great performances will air macbeth starring sir patrick stewart october 6, 2010.
Although there are obvious changes, most notably the updated setting and costumes, it still conveys the emotional intensity of the. Sir patrick steward and the three witches from pbs greatest performances macbeth 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. Feb 15, 2008 this good and nasty interpretation of macbeth, starring patrick stewart, has enough flash, blood and mutilated bodies to satisfy a wes craven fan. We spoke with sir patrick stewart of pbs great performances. In support of the great performances telecast, wnet.
Great performances macbeth season 42 episode 7 pbs. I love patrick stewart, and love the way they have set it in what looks like stalins russia. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of. Macbeth evans american sweetheart depression glassware, patrick rothfuss, drama patrick stewart vhs tapes, pbs shirt, macbeth tshirts for men, sir douglas. This film is the best macbeth that you will ever see. Its dark, hideous and undoubtedly the most successful horror adaptation of macbeth. 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. You can see every thought that passes through his mind. 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 ambitious general, and kate. Patrick stewart is featured in the title role, with kate fleetwood as lady macbeth.
In the united states, it aired on pbs great performances. She fears that he will not have the courage to do whats required to seize the throne. The patrick stewart film adaptation of the play is wonderful. It was directed by rupert goold from his stage adaptation for the chichester festival theatre in 2007. When macbeth arrives, lady macbeth urges him to put on a pleasant face. Sir patrick stewart stars in director rupert goolds visionary take on william shakespeares.
So macbeth patrick stewart sports a joseph stalin mustache and an ak47, while throwing up giant posters of himself when hes king. 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. Jean luc picard transformed into locutus the borg was scary, patrick stewart as a more modern, mature macbeth is truly terrifying. This is the longest bloody dagger interpretation at 3. Great performances movie adaptation of shakespeares infamous play macbeth was shockingly done well. Oct 05, 2010 the movie, marking goolds cinematic debut, will be presented on pbs as part of the great performances series wednesday, october 6, at 9 p. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a reimagining of what. Macbeth hints at the evil actions he may take to secure the throne for himself. This good and nasty interpretation of macbeth, starring patrick stewart, has enough flash, blood and mutilated bodies to satisfy a wes craven fan. Their tonynominated performances were filmed for television. This version uses a very contemporary setting, which appeals to students. Great performances and pbs video are now streaming patrick stewart s macbeth in its entirety. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeare s tragedy of the same name. Director rupert goolds gripping stage production of macbeth, set in a nameless 20thcentury militaristic society and starring sir patrick stewart in his.
Macbeth is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. Based on the production originally staged at the famed chichester festival theater. Macbeth s wife receives a letter from her husband that describes the prophecy of the witches. With david tennant, patrick stewart, penny downie, oliver ford davies. When the students finish writing, we move on to the third film clip, which is from the pbs macbeth starring patrick stewart. In fact, scenes that i didnt find very effective on stage lady macbeth s mad scene and and the long scene between malcolm and macduff were very powerful in the movie. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated production. 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. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of one of shakespeares darkest and most powerful tragedies. He left school at age 15 to work as a junior reporter on a local paper. Watch the entirety of rupert goolds film adaptation starring sir patrick stewart.
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