Tango Macbeth
2012 · 74m · Comedy · Documentary · Drama
Shakespeare, dance and world music! A theater company rehearses Macbeth. A film crew documents their every move. The drama of the play interweaves with the drama of the making of the film. It's unlike any version of Macbeth you have ever seen.
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