The Tragedy of Macbeth

After a brutal battle, a Scottish lord encounters three witches who share their vision of his future: He will sit on the throne as King of Scotland. Stunned by this revelation, the lord and his ambitious wife – Lady Macbeth – take action. They decide to take the throne, even if it means getting blood on their hands.The Tragedy of Shakespeare is directed by Joel Coen, one-half of the acclaimed Coen brothers partnership. The film stars Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Shot in black and white, the film is an adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare.