Macbeth
1971, German. Directed by Werner Schroeter.
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
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1971
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Schroeter
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked Macbeth
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Burton and Taylor
2013 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Son
2019 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mansfield Park
2007 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Macbeth: quick answers
Is Macbeth worth watching?
Macbeth doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Macbeth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Macbeth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Macbeth suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Macbeth yet.
What movies are like Macbeth?
If you liked Macbeth, try TalhotBlond, Cheaters, Burton and Taylor.
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth (1971) was directed by Werner Schroeter and stars Anette Tirier, Magdalena Montezuma, Sigurd Salto.