The document is a presentation by Jatin Varu covering the play 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare, including details about the author, the play's publication, and its adaptations on screen. It discusses several film adaptations from various countries, their directors, and casts, as well as reasons for adapting the play into films. The conclusion highlights the enduring relevance of 'Macbeth' and its continuing impact on both theater and cinema.

1. Macbeth on screen
Present by
Jatin varu

2. • Name :- Jatin varu
• Roll No. :- 19
• Semester. :- Sem 1
• Paper No. :- 101
• Paper Name. :- Litrature of the Elizabethan and Restoration
Periods
• Presentation Topic. :- Macbeth on screen
• Submitted To. :- Smt. S.B. Gardi Department of English (MKBU)
• Email ID :- jatinvaru5@gmail.com
Self introduction

3. CONTENTS
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About writer
About play
Macbeth on stage
Macbeth on screen
Reference

4. 1 About William Shakespeare
• Born :- 23 April 1564 , Stratford , England
• His father name was John Shakespeare
• Education :- King's new school , Stratford
• William married with Anne Hathaway in 1582
• During the 1590 to 1613 Shakespeare Wrote at least
39 plays and collaborated on several more
• 16 Comedies include 'The Merchant of Venice ' and
'Much Ado About Nothing '
• 11 History plays like 'Henry V ' and ' Richard iii'
• 12 Tragedies the most famous are 'Hamlet' ,
‘Othello’, 'king Lear' and 'Macbeth '.
• Also wrote 4 poems and a collection of Sonnets
• Died on 23 April 1616

5. About Macbeth
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• Full title :- The tragedy of Macbeth
• Author :- William Shakespeare
• Protagonist :- Macbeth
• Setting :- Mostly Scotland , England
• Genre :- Tragedy
• Date of publication :- 1623 in first folio edition
• Play divide In 5 act

6. Macbeth on stage
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• An eyewitness account by Dr.
Simon forman dates the first
public performance of Macbeth
at the outdoor Globe theatre in
April 1611
• But it was most likely
performed at court before King
James in August or December
1606

7. 4 Macbeth on screen
JOE MACBETH ( 1995)
Country :- United Kingdom
Director :- Ken Hughes
Star cast :- Paul Douglas
Ruth Roman
Bonar colleano
1 2 3
THONE OF BLOOD (1957)
Country :- Japan
Director :- Akira Kurosawa
Star cast :- Toshiro Mifune
Isuzu Yamada
Takashi Shimaru
SANGRADOR (2003)
Country :- Venezuela
Director :- Leonardo Henriquez
Star cast :- Daniel Alvarodo
Karina Gomez

8. Macbeth in Indian cinema
MAQBOOL (2004)
Language :- Hindi
Director :- Vishal
Bharadwaj
Star cast :- Irfan Khan
Tabu
Om puri
1
VEERAM (2016)
Language :- Malyalam
Director :- Jayaraj
Star cast :- Kunal Kapoor
Shivajith
Padmanabham
MANDAAR (2021)
Language :- Bengali
Director :- Anirban
Bhattacharya
Star cast :- Sohini Sarkar
Debesh Roy
Debasish Mondal
2 3

9. why the plays had to be adapted into a
film
1).Wider Audience:-
Movies can reach a much larger
audience than live theater,
making the story accessible to
more people.
2).Visual Storytelling:-
Films can use visuals,
locations, and special effects
to enhance the story in ways
that a play can't.
3).Time and Space:-
Movies can explore different
times and places more easily
than a stage production.
4).Global Reach:-
Movies can be easily
translated and shared
worldwide, breaking
language barriers.

10. Conclusion
● In conclusion, Macbeth's adaptation to the screen has been a
testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's tragic
masterpiece. Over the years, various directors and actors have
brought their unique interpretations to the play, allowing it to
resonate with new generations.
● From classic renditions to modern adaptations, Macbeth on
screen continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes
of ambition, power, and the consequences of unchecked desire.
The enduring popularity of Macbeth in cinema underscores the
play's ability to remain relevant and compelling, making it a
cornerstone of both theatrical and cinematic history.

11. Reference
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IMDb.com. (1961, November 22). Throne of Blood. IMDb. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0050613/
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IMDb.com. (2004, January 30). Maqbool. IMDb. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0379370/

12. IMDb.com. (2017, February 24). Veeram. IMDb. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5886216/
IMDb.com. (2021, November 19). Mandaar. IMDb. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt15516072/
Kinosian, J. (2017, February 16). What makes a successful film adaptation of a stage play?. Los Angeles
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