Title of film : The Trojan Women
Director Name : Michael Cacoyannis
Cast & crew :
Producer : Michael Cacoyannis ,Anis Nohra
Editor : Michael Cacoyannis
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Synopsis : Based on the famous Greek tragedy by Euripedes, which was written as early as 415 BC, the film documents how the Athenians exploited the people of Troy, post-Trojan War. Women were sexually exploited daily, men and children are forced into being slaves or they are killed ruthlessly or put through severe torture. It reminds us of a post war state still now, such is the nature of the oppressors, dictators, since the Early Age of Human Civilization. When Hecuba’s daughter Cassandra is chosen as a sleeping partner for the Greek king, she hid as she had taken an oath to remain a virgin throughout her life. But once she was found, she describes her gruesome treatment by the Athenians. The barbaric gruesome events in Troy make us question ourselves as humans.
Director Bio : REVIEWS: A great film, a wonderful carrier of Greek culture abroad, and a dreamy cast of actors in the service of our ancient drama. -Stavros Ganotis, Filmy Cine Database Dense performances and an evocative scenario conjure an emotionally faithful adaptation of Euripide's drama. -Dissipatio, MUBI Best Greek drama adaptation I have ever seen. Hepburn gives here what I consider to be her finest performance on screen. -Beau de Jour, MUBI
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