The Trojan Women is a film of the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides, which is a highly mannered, ritual-like stage play. It was not easy to transform it into a movie while remaining faithful to the play, but there are many rewards for the patient viewer. The score by Mikis Theodorakis (Zorba the Greek) fits the story beautifully, and the film's re-creation of the ancient Mediterranean is memorable. Finally, the original play, despite its great age, has what are still considered among the finest roles ever written for women ...
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The Trojan Women is a film of the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides, which is a highly mannered, ritual-like stage play. It was not easy to transform it into a movie while remaining faithful to the play, but there are many rewards for the patient viewer. The score by Mikis Theodorakis (Zorba the Greek) fits the story beautifully, and the film's re-creation of the ancient Mediterranean is memorable. Finally, the original play, despite its great age, has what are still considered among the finest roles ever written for women. The story concerns the trials and tribulations of the women of Troy at the time of Greek conquest and the truth and chilling power of the curses they hurl at their captors, who have slain every male of their nation, including the infants. Particularly notable is the performance of Irene Papas as Helen, a woman of infinite guile, whose abduction by Paris led to the whole debacle in the first place. Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Fair. May have light surface scratches. Case and artwork are included but their condition may vary. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included. Slipcover may not be included.
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Fair. Condition: Used: Comment: Disc/discs are used and in good condition with some wear from use. This may include minor surface scratches on disc/discs, wear to case which could include cracks, scratches, or stickers. Hub may be broken, case locks may be broken. Digital codes NOT guaranteed, if so codes may be redeemed. All orders ship via UPS Mail Innovations. Shipping can take up to 14 business days from first scan to be delivered.
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Pat Beckett, Rosalie Shanks, Pauline Letts, Alberto Sanz, Brian Blessed, Patrick Magee, Irene Papas, Geneviève Bujold,... Good. 1971 Run time: 105. Case is scratched but disc is in perfect condition. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Pat Beckett, Rosalie Shanks, Pauline Letts, Alberto Sanz, Brian Blessed, Patrick Magee, Irene Papas, Geneviève Bujold,... New. Run time: 105. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.