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Naked Frailties

Synopsis
Independent feature film made by students and staff at Red Deer College in Alberta. Ross, a student actor, receives a head injury after a stage fight. The director, Mr Stuart, assigns the part of Macbeth to Benj, his friend and the part of Lady Macbeth to Helen rather than to Ross’ girlfriend, Liz. Liz forms a plan to ensure Mr Stuart will not keep his job, while Ross has hallucinations in which three witches predict that he will undertake the role of Macbeth. Ross and Liz secure their roles but afterwards they are wracked with guilt and descend into madness.
Language
English
Country
Canada
Medium
Film
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1998
Duration
91 mins

Credits

Director
Larry Reese
Cinematographer
Don Armstrong
Screenplay
Don Armstrong; Larry Reese
Cast
Fiona O’BrienHelen
John TreleavenMr Stuart
Reagan Dale NeisLiz
Terry LaddBenj
Travis WoloshynRoss

Additional Details

Production type
Fiction Films
Plays
Macbeth
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Amateur theatre; School productions

Notes

Notes
Estimated budget 30,000 CAD

Production Company

Name

Absolute Films

Online Retailer

Name

Learmedia

Contact
Gerry Hawke

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