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Macbeth

Synopsis
An analysis of the text of Macbeth by Kim Edwards and Erica Hateley of Monash University. The film includes: discussion about the main characters, setting, themes and plot; the structure of the play; how language and imagery are used, different kinds of language and their purpose; the nature of tragedy and a tragic hero; and the supernatural aspects of the play. Key scenes are acted out.
Series
Before the Play
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2006
Duration
20 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Contributor
Erica Hateley; Kim Edwards

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Shakespeare - Directing for Stage and Film

Notes

Uses
Age 14 and up.

Production Company

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Some of their assets including the streaming platform and our curriculum content have been acquired by ClickView. Around 160 DVD titles are available (or will be made available) through Boulton-Hawker.

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
NB Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Potential customers are directed to DVD sales enquiries are directed to sales@boultonhawker.co.uk and are asked to note that not all third party, or proprietary content which includes videos produced by VEA, Classroom Video, Online Classroom and Training Point will be available from Boulton Hawker. Streaming customers are asked to be aware that: All current licences will remain active for the duration of their license period (including embed links and clips that you have created) No streaming licence can be renewed after the existing license period has lapsed Classroom Video’s parent company VEA will manage existing streaming licences from a technical and administrative perspective. For all enquiries please contact support@vea.com.au

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