# The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

> A stark, ritualistic Shakespeare adaptation follows a Scottish nobleman whose pursuit of the crown turns prophecy into a nightmare of blood, guilt, and paranoia.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/414153

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Joel Coen
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel, Brendan Gleeson, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Miles Anderson
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10095582/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: eerie, austere, foreboding, serious movie night, literature discussion

## Synopsis

A tale of ambition and madness unfolds in the Scottish highlands, where fate is a relentless force.

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