Antigone

Based On the book by Sophocles

Antigone (Greek: Aντιγόνη, Antigone) is a 1961 Greek film adaptation of the Ancient Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. It stars Irene Papas in the title role and was directed by Yorgos Javellas, who also adapted the play for the film. The film follows the story of the play closely, but ends differently – instead of Creon retiring back to the palace as in the play, the film ends with Creon relinquishing his kingship and exiling himself out of Thebes.

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Release date:

1961

Director:

Giorgos Tzavellas

Cast:

Irene Papas, Manos Katrakis, Maro Kontou, Vyron Pallis, Thodoros Moridis

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Greece

Language:

Greek

Year page:

1961 in adaptations