SHAKESPEARE

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’Brien	Helen
John Treleaven	Mr Stuart
Reagan Dale Neis	Liz
Terry Ladd	Benj
Travis Woloshyn	Ross

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