Medea

Based On the book by Euripides

Medea is a 1969 Italian film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, based on the ancient myth of Medea. The film stars opera singer Maria Callas in her only film role and is largely a faithful portrayal of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts and the events of Euripides' play Medea. The film was received positively by critics but did not receive commercial success. According to film commentator Tony Rayns the film represents a committedly adversarial piece of art from the director who loved to challenge society.

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Release date:

December 28, 1969

Director:

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast:

Maria Meneghini Callas, Giuseppe Gentile, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Sergio Tramonti

Genre:

Fantasy, Drama, Pritcha

Country:

France, Italy, West Germany, Germany

Language:

Italian

Year page:

1969 in adaptations