Curse of Medea (2014)
On January 27, 2010, Okpako visited the (East) German author Christa Wolf to discuss a film project based on Wolf's novel Medea: A Modern Retelling. Over tea, with the sound of planes landing at nearby Schönefeld airport, they talk about how she came to tell the story of Medea the immigrant, treated with suspicion in her host country, and are joined by the voices of Medea, Jason, Agameda, Glaucke and the passing of the East German era. This film premiered at the Berlinale in 2014.
Director: Branwen Okpako
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: February 7, 2014
Cast
- Johannes Brandrup - Akamas
- Thelma Buabeng - Agameda
- Sheri Hagen - Medea
- Ernest Hausmann - Jason
- Veronica Naujoks - Glauke
Screenplay
- Branwen Okpako
- Christa Wolf (Novel)
Music: Jean-Paul Bourelly
Editing: Branwen Okpako
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
interview
More Films by Director: Branwen Okpako
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Curse of Medea about?
- On January 27, 2010, Okpako visited the (East) German author Christa Wolf to discuss a film project based on Wolf's novel Medea: A Modern Retelling. Over tea, with the sound of planes landing at nearby Schönefeld airport, they talk about how she came to tell the story of Medea the immigrant, treated with suspicion in her host country, and are joined by the voices of Medea, Jason, Agameda, Glaucke and the passing of the East German era. This film premiered at the Berlinale in 2014.
- Who directed Curse of Medea?
- Curse of Medea was directed by Branwen Okpako.
- Who stars in Curse of Medea?
- Curse of Medea stars Johannes Brandrup, Thelma Buabeng, Sheri Hagen, Ernest Hausmann, Veronica Naujoks.
- How long is Curse of Medea?
- Curse of Medea has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- Where was Curse of Medea produced?
- Curse of Medea was produced in Germany.