Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015)
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
Director: Jack Macinnes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 6, 2015
Cast
- Margaret Mountford - Presenter
Screenplay
Production: Maya Vision International, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, ελληνικά
Original Language: en
Keywords
ancient greece, safo, sappho
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos about?
- Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
- Who directed Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was directed by Jack Macinnes.
- Who stars in Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos stars Margaret Mountford.
- How long is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos produced?
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was produced in United Kingdom.