Macbeth

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Year: 2025

Director: Justin Kurzel

Screenplay: Jacob Koskoff, Michael Lesslie, Todd Louiso

Production Company: See-Saw Films / DMC Films

Principal Cast: Marion Cotillard, Michael Fassbender

Synopsis

From the Academy Award winning producers of The King’s Speech and acclaimed director Justin Kurzel, comes a visceral and visually breath-taking retelling of the classic tale about an ambitious Scottish lord who seizes the throne with the help of his wife. Starring Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard, Macbeth is an epic cinematic experience.

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Festival / Awards: In-Competition - Cannes Film Festival, BIFA 2015 Nominated for Best British Independent Film; Best Director (Justin Kurzel); Best Actor (Michael Fassbender); Best Actress (Marion Cotillard); Best Supporting Actor (Sean Harris); Best Cinematography (Adam Arkapaw).

Theatrical release: 2nd October 2015, Studio Canal