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still from The Tragedy of Macbeth (Joel Coen, US 2021)

still The Tragedy of Macbeth (Joel Coen, US 2021)

still from Crimson Tide (Tony Scott, US 1995)

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still Glory (Edward Zwick, US 1989)

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Joel Coen, without his brother Ethan for the first time in 40 years, adds his version to the long list of adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A stunning solo debut in which radical style choices serve to underline the lead’s tragedy even more.

The Tragedy of Macbeth is set in a black &amp; white universe, the styling of which is reminiscent of the expressionist films from the interbellum, as is the semi-theatrical staging with Coen only shooting on studio sets. However, the most surprising choices are that of Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth who are both over 60 in contrast to most other adaptations.

The Tragedy of Macbeth

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No fewer than 180,000 Black soldiers fought in the American Civil War. Glory tells the story of Trip (Denzel Washington) and Rawlins (Morgan Freeman), two soldiers in the first regiment made up of all Black volunteers. The pair take part in the historical Battle of Fort Wagner. Brought Denzel Washington his first Oscar.

Death or Glory is the motto of the 54th infantry regiment made up of Black volunteers that storms Fort Wagner, an almost impenetrable Confederate stronghold. They incur huge casualties, but the incredible courage with which these soldiers, led by white colonel Robert Gould Shaw, take the fight to the enemy proves a great morale boost to the Unionist cause.

Sidney Poitier was a pioneer. In 1963, he was the first African American male to win the Oscar for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field. Poitier was lauded for his style, intelligence and classical technique. He was graceful, self-aware and had immense presence on screen.

Sidney Poitier & Denzel Washington

Exciting and committed to social justice: in The Defiant Ones Stanley Kramer tackles prejudice and racial hatred in an action movie about two escaped prisoners shackled together – one black, the other white. Featuring stellar roles by Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis.

Stanley Kramer’s crime drama about two prisoners – one white, the other black – who escape from a chain gang and need to cooperate to survive, has a pretty simple storyline. Men in the grip of toxic racial hatred and suspicion have to overcome their prejudices to find out that they are really the same, irrespective of skin colour.

The Defiant Ones

The USS Alabama nuclear submarine springs into action when rebel Russian forces take possession of nuclear missiles. Denzel Washington is the cautious Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter, Gene Hackman the bellicose Captain Frank Ramsey. Meanwhile, the radio link disappears and fire starts on board…

What if Russian troops do indeed fire their captured missiles with devastating payload? That's the question Ramsey and Hunter grapple with as contact with headquarters is lost and a fatal collision threatens with another submarine. Should the USS Alabama launch its nuclear missiles in a pre-emptive strike? Action film director Tony Scott (Top Gun, Déjà Vu) delivered a nail-biting submarine thriller in the tradition of Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October. At the same time, Crimson Tide is a reflection on decision-making under the threat of nuclear conflict: who will take responsibility for an Armageddon? Impressive Denzel Washington shines as the low-key, democratically-minded new-style military who doesn't want to take unnecessary risks. Equally impressive is Gene Hackman as a dutiful old-timer who puts the nuclear missiles of the USS Alabama in position to defend the homeland. Crimson Tide is produced by famous duo Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the team behind Top Gun and Days of Thunder.

Glory

Edward Zwick / US, 1989 / 122 min.

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