Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (1995)
Specially commissioned by the British Film Institute and Channel 4, this pseudo-biography shows how Aristophanes became the father of political satire and why his theatrical innovations are still staples of the contemporary theatre.
Director: Coky Giedroyc
Genre: Comedy, History
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: September 5, 1995
Cast
- Robert Glenister - Aristophanes
- Frances Barber - Adonia
- Patrick Barlow - Cephisophon
- Rosalie Crutchley - Aristophanes' mother
- Dexter Fletcher - Aristophanes' son
- Robert Pugh - Cleon
- Eddie Izzard - Socrates
- Richard Strange - Pericles
- Ewen Bremner
- Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Screenplay
Music: Nick Bicât
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Coky Giedroyc
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing about?
- Specially commissioned by the British Film Institute and Channel 4, this pseudo-biography shows how Aristophanes became the father of political satire and why his theatrical innovations are still staples of the contemporary theatre.
- Who directed Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing?
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing was directed by Coky Giedroyc.
- Who stars in Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing?
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing stars Robert Glenister, Frances Barber, Patrick Barlow, Rosalie Crutchley, Dexter Fletcher, Robert Pugh.
- How long is Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing?
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing?
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing is a Comedy, History film.
- Where was Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing produced?
- Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing was produced in United Kingdom.