Macbeth (2001)
Macbeth (2001), directed by David Pountney, starring Thomas Hampson and Paoletta Marrocu.
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Synopsis
This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a mesmerizing turn by Paoletta Marrocu as the beautiful, power-hungry Lady Macbeth, while striking sets and costumes further enhance the duality of the main character whose rise and fall mirror the darkest impulses of man. Replete with supernatural mystery, sexual tension, and violent power plays, this timeless story remains gripping and chilling for today's audiences and boasts some of the most astonishing music of Verdi's legendary body of work.
- David PountneyDirector
- Giuseppe VerdiOriginal music
- Francesco Maria PiaveWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on January 1, 2001, a Monday.
- It runs 2h19 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosTDK
- CountriesGermany
- LanguagesItalian
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Thomas Hampson
Macbeth -
Paoletta Marrocu
Lady Macbeth - Roberto Scandiuzzi Banquo
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Luis Lima
Macduff - Liuba Chuchrova Dame Lady Macbeth
- Miroslav Christoff Malcolm
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Franz Welser-Möst
Conductor
Quiz about this movie
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Tags
Crew
- David Pountney Director
- Giuseppe Verdi Original music
- Francesco Maria Piave Writer
Questions about this film
What is Macbeth about?
Macbeth: This hard-edged postmodern production of Giuseppe Verdi's haunting masterpiece brings the story of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy to vivid life, characterized by spine-tingling atmospherics and a triumphant debut by American baritone Thomas Hampson in the title role. This Zurich Opera House production also features a me…
Who directed Macbeth?
Macbeth was directed by David Pountney in 2001.
Who stars in Macbeth?
The cast of Macbeth includes Thomas Hampson, Paoletta Marrocu, Roberto Scandiuzzi, Luis Lima and Liuba Chuchrova.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth runs for 139 minutes, or 2h19.
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