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Medea

1969 · 118 min · Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Medea (1969) is a fantasy drama, directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. It stars Maria Callas and Massimo Girotti. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

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Maria Callas Maria Callas Massimo Girotti Massimo Girotti Laurent Terzieff Laurent Terzieff Giuseppe Gentile Giuseppe Gentile Margareth Clémenti Margareth Clémenti Paul Jabara Paul Jabara

What Medea Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Medea?

Medea is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Medea?

Medea runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did Medea come out?

Medea was released in 1969.

Who directed Medea?

Medea was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Who stars in Medea?

Medea stars Maria Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Giuseppe Gentile.

What is Medea's rating?

Medea holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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