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Antigone

1961 · 93 min · Director: Yorgos Tzavellas

Antigone (1961) is a history drama, directed by Yorgos Tzavellas. It stars Irene Papas and Manos Katrakis. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Antigone Is About

In Thebes in ancient Greece, King Oedipus kills his father and marries his mother Jocasta, having two sons - Eteocles and Polyneices - and two daughters - Ismene and Antigone. King Oedipus dies a beggar in the exile after gouging out his own eye, and Eteocle agrees to reign in Thebes in alternating years with Polynices. However, he refuses to resign after the first year and Polynieces raises an army and attacks Thebes, and they kill each other. The ruler of Thebes Creon decrees that Eleocles should have an honorable burial while the body of the traitor Polyneices should be left on the battlefield to be eaten by the jackals and vultures. However, Antigone, who was betrothed to Creon's surviving son Haemon, defies Creon's orders and buries her brother. When Creon is reported of the attitude of Antigone, he sentences her to be placed in a tomb alive. Antigone hangs herself in the tomb and Haemon tries to kill his father first and then he kills himself with his sword...

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What is Antigone about?

In Thebes in ancient Greece, King Oedipus kills his father and marries his mother Jocasta, having two sons - Eteocles and Polyneices - and two daughters - Ismene and Antigone. King Oedipus dies a beggar in the exile after gouging out his own eye, and Eteocle agrees to reign in Thebes in alternating years with Polynices.

Where can I watch Antigone?

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How long is Antigone?

Antigone runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Antigone come out?

Antigone was released in 1961.

Who directed Antigone?

Antigone was directed by Yorgos Tzavellas.

Who stars in Antigone?

Antigone stars Irene Papas, Manos Katrakis, Maro Kodou, Nikos Kazis.

What is Antigone's rating?

Antigone holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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