Oedipus Mayor (1996)

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Steamy Adaptation of OEDIPUS REX

Oedipus Mayor (1996) poster

Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.

Director: Jorge Alí Triana
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Blas Emilio Atehortúa
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: Sigfrido Barjau
Production: Caracol Televisión, Sogetel, Canal+, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Grupo Colombia, Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano
Country: Colombia, Cuba, France, Mexico, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

based on novel or book, war on drugs, based on myths, legends or folklore, town mayor, greek tragedy, colombia, cannes official selection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oedipus Mayor about?
Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.
Who directed Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor was directed by Jorge Alí Triana.
Who stars in Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor stars Jorge Perugorría, Ángela Molina, Francisco Rabal, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Jairo Camargo, Miriam Colon.
How long is Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Oedipus Mayor?
Oedipus Mayor is a Drama, War film.
Where was Oedipus Mayor produced?
Oedipus Mayor was produced in Colombia, Cuba, France, Mexico, Spain.