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Medea

It's a movie about a woman who beheads her brother, stabs her children, and sends her lover's wife up in flames. For Maria Callas, it's a natural.

1971 1h 58m

DramaFantasy

6.6/10 TMDB Score194 votes · IMDb ↗

Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.

Movie Details

Original titleMedea
Release dateOct 28, 1971
StatusReleased
Original languageIT
CountryGermany, France, Italy
Keywordsgreek mythology, revenge, based on play or musical, ritual, marriage crisis, greek tragedy, ancient greece, golden fleece, medea, infanticide

Ratings

★ 6.6/10

194 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is Medea about?

Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.

When was Medea released?

Medea was released on Oct 28, 1971 (status: Released).

Who directed Medea?

Pier Paolo Pasolini directed Medea.

What is the TMDB rating of Medea?

Medea has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 194 votes.