What is Polanski's interpretation of Macbeth?

"I see Macbeth as a young, open-faced warrior, who is gradually sucked into a whirlpool of events because of his ambition. When he meets the weird sisters and hears their prophecy, he's like the man who hopes to win a million--a gambler for high stakes." "You have to show violence the way it is. If you don't show it realistically, then that's immoral and harmful. If you don't upset people, then that's obscenity." (Quotes by …

…possible with scenery and costume and each scene is richly detailed. The bleakness and rawness of the landscape that Polanski takes us to reflect in the characters and character and surroundings seem to complement each other. Polanski has managed to give us a gripping interpretation of Macbeth via a barbaric atmosphere and graphic violence. Undoubtedly this film was influenced by his tragic family occurrence it is not a classical interpretation but makes for compelling viewing.