The barbarian visions of Medea
In Pasolini's vision, Euripides' Medea becomes an emblem of the Third World deceived and exploited by the pragmatic rationality of the West (Jason). The sequences of human sacrifice, shot in Turkey, are among the highest and cruelest in Pasolini's cinema. Maria Callas in her only film role, is a lunar goddess of revenge.
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The barbarian visions of Medea
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2007
Runtime
1h 10m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Le visioni barbare di Medea
Director
Roberto Chiesi
Description
In Pasolini's vision, Euripides' Medea becomes an emblem of the Third World deceived and exploited by the pragmatic rationality of the West (Jason). The sequences of human sacrifice, shot in Turkey, are among the highest and cruelest in Pasolini's cinema. Maria Callas in her only film role, is a lunar goddess of revenge.
