Macbeth s wife receives a letter from her husband that describes the prophecy of the witches. Here we follow the story of macbeth, portrayed by sir patrick stewart. 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. In support of the great performances telecast, wnet. I love patrick stewart, and love the way they have set it in what looks like stalins russia. The rsc puts a modern spin on shakespeares hamlet in this filmedfortelevision version of their stage production. 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. Sir patrick stewart, spike lee and ray romano were among the stars honoured at americas annual peabody awards in new york on monday. As a shakespearian actor, he manipulates shakespeares words so that they ring authentically, as if we are hearing them for the first time. Sep 29, 2010 in support of the great performances telecast, wnet.
This film is the best macbeth that you will ever see. 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 season 42 episode 7 pbs skip to main content. Oct 08, 2010 sir patrick steward and the three witches from pbs greatest performances macbeth 2010. 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. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. 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. I havent had a chance to watch it yet ive just seen the first five minutes, but you can watch the whole thing. Sir patrick stewart performs the role of a lifetime. This regeneration of the thane of glamis takes place in the early 1940s, primarily in scotland, but briefly in england. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books.
When macbeth arrives, lady macbeth urges him to put on a pleasant face. The prince of denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer. American journalist paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. The movie did an amazing job at building up the suspense and keeping the audience guessing as to what macbeth, played by patrick stewart. Macbeth by rupert goold patrick stewart, kate fleetwood. Patrick stewart is featured in the title role, with kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Their tonynominated performances were filmed for television. 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. In this scene macbeth is visiting the witches for a second time and they will give him more prophecies. Pbs interview with sir patrick stewart on macbeth youtube. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of. Macbeth the 2010 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. 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.
Jean luc picard transformed into locutus the borg was scary, patrick stewart as a more modern, mature macbeth is truly terrifying. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeare s tragedy of the same name. 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. 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. Patrick stewart speaks on macbeth superstitions duration. Costar kate fleetwood is perhaps the most intense lady macbeth ever, her welltimed performance climaxing into a crescendo during the sleepwalking scene that is absolutely brilliant.
Macbeth hints at the evil actions he may take to secure the throne for himself. This is the longest bloody dagger interpretation at 3. Pbs great performances will air macbeth starring sir patrick stewart october 6, 2010. Its dark, hideous and undoubtedly the most successful horror adaptation of macbeth. It was directed by rupert goold from his stage adaptation for the chichester festival theatre in 2007. Macbeth is the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought low by ambition and desire. The interpretation of the witches as hospital nurses is original and very effective. The patrick stewart film adaptation of the play is wonderful. Festival theater in england, and costarring kate fleetwood as lady macbeth. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry. Paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. I note all the students using the video to learn this. She fears that he will not have the courage to do whats required to seize the throne.
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. Rupert goolds film adaptation of macbeth starring sir patrick stewart can be viewed in its entirety on pbs video pbs. 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. Shot on location in the mysterious underground labyrinth of welbeck abbey in nottinghamshire, this is a contemporary presentation of shakespeares intense. Great performances and pbs video are now streaming patrick stewart s macbeth in its entirety. Sep 20, 2010 pbs great performances will air macbeth starring sir patrick stewart october 6, 2010. 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. The second scene i will be comparing is act 4, scene 1. With derek jacobi, claire bloom, patrick stewart, eric porter. Paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth clip. 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. With patrick stewart, kate fleetwood, oliver burch, suzanne burden. 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. In the united states, it aired on pbs great performances.
Based on the production originally staged at the famed chichester festival theater. 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. Patrick stewart and kate fleetwood star in a gripping production of shakepeares macbeth. Starring sir patrick stewart as macbeth and kate fleetwood as lady macbeth, rupert goolds immediate and visceral film is set in an. The movie, marking goolds cinematic debut, will be presented on pbs as part of the great performances series wednesday, october 6, at 9 p. Renowned shakespearean actor patrick stewart features as the eponymous antihero in this sovietera adaptation of one of shakespeares darkest and most powerful tragedies.
We spoke with sir patrick stewart of pbs great performances. With david tennant, patrick stewart, penny downie, oliver ford davies. 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. 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. When the students finish writing, we move on to the third film clip, which is from the pbs macbeth starring patrick stewart. Watch macbeth patrick stewart online vimeo on demand on vimeo. He left school at age 15 to work as a junior reporter on a local paper. This xrated film of the play features a nude sleepwalking scene by lady macbeth and plenty of onscreen violence. Macbeth is a 2010 television film based on william shakespeares tragedy of the same name. Macbeth starring sir patrick stewart airs on pbs october 6, 2010 at 9 p. A thrilling interpretation of the dramatic realities of the times and a reimagining of what.
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. Sep 20, 2010 american journalist paula zahn interviews sir patrick stewart on his role in great performances macbeth. An unofficial trailer for pbs s adaptation of william shakespeares play macbeth, starring patrick stewart. Patrick stewart in macbeth on pbs originally published october 5, 2010 at 7. Macbeths wife receives a letter from her husband that describes the prophecy of the witches. Sir patrick stewart stars in a gripping tonynominated.
Enhance your knowledge of one of the adaptations of macbeth by completing the lesson titled macbeth movie 2010. Great performances movie adaptation of shakespeares infamous play macbeth was shockingly done well. Although there are obvious changes, most notably the updated setting and costumes, it still conveys the emotional intensity of the. He was a member of various local drama groups from about age 12. Sir patrick steward and the three witches from pbs greatest performances macbeth 2010. 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. You can see every thought that passes through his mind. The 2011 peabody awards were held at the waldorf astoria hotel in new york city on may 23, 2011. 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 macbeth channels the early polish roman polanski, the imaginings of a stanley kubrick, the gritty grayness of 1984. Great performances macbeth season 42 episode 7 pbs.
Director rupert goolds gripping stage production of macbeth, set in a nameless 20thcentury militaristic society and starring sir patrick stewart in his. This version uses a very contemporary setting, which appeals to students. 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. Macbeth evans american sweetheart depression glassware, patrick rothfuss, drama patrick stewart vhs tapes, pbs shirt, macbeth tshirts for men, sir douglas. 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. 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. May 08, 2011 an unofficial trailer for pbs s adaptation of william shakespeares play macbeth, starring patrick stewart. This good and nasty interpretation of macbeth, starring patrick stewart, has enough flash, blood and mutilated bodies to satisfy a wes craven fan.
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