The Bacchae (2009)
A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.
Director: James Thomas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 27, 2009
Cast
- Mia Perovetz - Dionysus
- Matthew Knob - King Pentheus
- Peter Judd - Tieresias
- Michael Graves - King Cadmus
- Dorothy Penz - Agave
Screenplay
- Euripides (Theatre Play)
Production: Macmillan Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mythology, greek mythology, greek, live play, classic literature
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bacchae about?
- A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.
- Who directed The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae was directed by James Thomas.
- Who stars in The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae stars Mia Perovetz, Matthew Knob, Peter Judd, Michael Graves, Dorothy Penz.
- How long is The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae is a Drama film.
- Where was The Bacchae produced?
- The Bacchae was produced in United States of America.