Macbeth videos

Roman Polanski’s Macbeth 1.2

Note the setting, Duncan’s attitude.

Royal Shakespeare Company’s

Macbeth 1.2

Compare Duncan here with Polanski’s Duncan.  What differences do you see and how does it affect your opinion of Duncan?

BBC’s

Macbeth 1.2

How is this version different then the other two versions?  Which interpretation do you think is more accurate?

Roman Polanski’s Macbeth 2.2

Note the interaction between Macbeth & Lady Macbeth.  When does Lady Macbeth’s attitude change?

BBC Macbeth 2.2

Worst Macbeth ever?  But I love this portrayal of Lady Macbeth.  Compare her to Polanski’s Lady.  Which do you think is more accurate & why?

RSC Macbeth 2.2

A third portrayal of 2.2.  Aside from the production values, which interpretation most closely fits with your vision?

Polanski’s Macbeth

3.4

WARNING!  Polanski’s vision is particularly graphic.  Not suitable for all audiences.

RSC Macbeth

5.1

How does Dame Dench’s performance compare to what we talked about in class?

Polanski’s Macbeth

5.8

WARNING!  Polanski’s vision is particularly graphic.  Not suitable for all audiences.

Roman Polanski’s Macbeth 2.3

WARNING!  Polanski’s vision is particularly graphic.  Not suitable for all audiences.

Note the long pauses & the exchanged glances.  What is everyone thinking at this point?

RSC Macbeth 2.3

Pay close attention to Lady Macbeth’s non-verbal reactions.  Why do you think she faints in this version?

Polanski’s Macbeth

2.4

Both MacDuff and Ross have very telling facial expressions and gestures.  What is the subtext under each character’s performance?

Ian Mckellen

Tomorrow, and tomorrow...

RSC Macbeth 3.4

How does your perception of the scene change if you do not see the ghost of Banquo.