The Themes of Macbeth

United States, 1964

Film
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Studies how the play Macbeth is built on the paradox. “Nothing is but what is not”. Explains that the world of Macbeth is one in which appearances cannot be trusted. Narrated by Douglas Campbell.

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Credits

co-director

Douglas Campbell

John Barnes

producer

John Barnes

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:26:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1964

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

006545

Language

English

Subject categories

Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Criticism and interpretation

People → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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