Why Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ is the Best Version
Joel Coen has gone solo to create perhaps the greatest version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' since Shakespeare himself.

Alfons, the easy-going and extremely charming boss of "Betten Keilinger", can always rely on the loyalty of his secretary, the single Hannah Zorn: Tireless, creative, selfless, she has been at his side for many years. When he falls in love with the young designer Jette, he asks Hannah to be his right-hand woman and look after his neglected wife. Hannah, herself no stranger to Alfons' charm, gets caught up in a grueling relationship vortex - and not just her. But because Hannah has always been a very determined person, in the end Alfons has to fear losing everything: especially Hannah!
Joel Coen has gone solo to create perhaps the greatest version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' since Shakespeare himself.
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