Medea

Synopsis

An adaptation of the Euripides play about the woman who helped Jason steal the Golden Fleece. Maria Callas plays her only non-operatic role.

Presented in both High and Standard Definition. DVD extras: English and Italian soundtracks; original Italian trailer (3 mins); English-language teaser spot (1 min); international release elements (2 mins, DVD only); illustrated booklet featuring essays, reviews and biography.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Year of production

1970

Notes

Reviewed by Nigel Gearing in ‘Monthly Film Bulletin’ Vol 42, No 497 (Jun 1975), p142. DVD released 2011.

Subjects

Classical studies; Drama

Keywords

cinema; drama - classical; Euripides

Credits

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Producer

Franco Rossellini; Marina Cicogna

Writer

Euripides

Cast

Guiseppe Gentile
Laurent Terzieff
Maria Callas
Massimo Girotti

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

111 minutes

Year

2011

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email

video.films@bfi.org.uk

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7957 8957

Fax

020 7957 8968

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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