The Rise of Greek tragedy: Sophocles : Oedipus the king

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Date
1975
Summary
A presentation of Sophocles' Oedipus the king, performed in the authentic setting of a fifth-century Greek theater, with the use of masks made after ancient models. Shows how this drama developed from primeval sacrificial ceremonies to Dionysius.
Contributors
Mantell, Harold; Mantell, Stephen; Mantell, Michael; Mason, James 1909-1984; Bloom, Claire 1931; Richardson, Ian; Bond, Gary; Quayle, Anthony 1913-1989; Sophocles
Publishers
Athens Classical Theatre Company; Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Subjects
Performing Arts, Music; Literature, Print Culture; Performing Arts; Theater; Literature, Print Culture
Locations
North America; United States; New Jersey
Collection
Films@UM
Unit
Distinctive Media Collections
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Terms of Use
Access is restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
45 minutes; color
Notes
Access
Access condition: campus-only.
Creation/Production Credits
Voices, James Mason, Claire Bloom, Ian Richardson, Gary Bond ; narrator, Anthony Quayle ; performers, Athens Classical Theatre Company. Photography, Anthony Spalla ; editor, Carlo Arcamone ; music, Bob Dennis.
Other Identifiers
Filename: lms-089849; Fedora 2 PID: umd:1173; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/733; OCLC: ocm09317057; Catalog Key: alephsys001143867

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