Antigone

1961 film by George Tzavellas

FilmfilmQ575412

Released: 1961
Director: Giorgos Tzavellas
Screenwriter: Giorgos Tzavellas
Producer: James Paris
, Giorgos Tzavellas
Cast: Irene Papas
, Manos Katrakis
, Maro Kontou
, Vyron Pallis
+5 more
Runtime: 93 min
Genre: drama film
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Country of origin: Greece

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Antigone is a 1961 Greek film adaptation of the Ancient Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. It stars Irene Papas in the title role and was directed by Yorgos Javellas, who also adapted the play for the film.

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Narrative location: Ancient Greece
Filming location: Greece
Based on: Antigone
Nominations: Samuel Goldwyn International Award(1961)
Director of photography: Dinos Katsouridis
After a work by: Sophocles
Title: Αντιγόνη
Color: black-and-white
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