Macbeth

"Macbeth" (1936) is a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragic play about ambition, power, and guilt. Directed by Orson Welles, it presents the story of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman who is prophesied by witches to become king. Driven by ambition and spurred on by his wife, he murders King Duncan to seize the throne. However, his reign is marked by paranoia, tyranny, and further bloodshed, leading to his downfall. Welles’s adaptation is notable for its expressionistic style and innovative cinematography, capturing the dark themes of the original play while bringing a unique visual flair to the story.