Yiorgos Tzavellas wrote and directed this award-winning attempt at reimagining the classic tragedy by Sophocles as an actual motion picture rather than simply filming the play, as was common in Greek adaptations of theatrical productions since the late '20s. Manos Katrakis received widespread acclaim for his performance as Creon, who becomes King of Thebes after both of Oedipus' sons kill each other in a duel to determine ascension to the throne following his death. Creon orders the body of one
I recently had to read Antigone for 10th grade in preparation for heading Hamlet. I had zero idea what to expect going in, but I pleasantly enjoyed it. I decided to see a movie version of it and I chose this one. This film brought the play that to me was words on a page to life. The film was well acted and the sets
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