The Trojan Women (1967)
In 1967 the director Vittorio Cottafavi produces the TV movie Le Troiane from Euripides. He uses the classical Italian translation by Enzio Cetrangolo, but creates an original way of film adaptation, inspired by the Brechtian conception of staging the ancient theater. He does not use costume or set design, but is based only on the simple performance of the actors, highlighted by the shooting technique. The absolute sense of tragedy is perceived by the public through emotional engagement and imagination. So, the Trojan war is all the wars and the pain of the Trojan women is the pain of all the victims of any war.
Director: Vittorio Cottafavi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 17, 1967
Cast
- Roldano Lupi - Poseidone
- Luisa Aluigi - Prigioniere Troiana 1
- Lia Angeleri - Corifea
- Annamaria Chio - Prigioniere Troiana 4
- Vittoria Dal Verme - Prigioniere Troiana 5
- Piera Degli Esposti - Prigioniere Troiana 6
- Sarah Ferrati - Ecuba
- Cesarina Gheraldi - Prigioniere Troiana 7
- Maddalena Gillia - Prigioniere Troiana 8
- Milena Vukotić - Prigioniere Troiana 9
Screenplay
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Enzo Cetrangolo
- Euripides (Original Story)
Music: Ernesto Rubin De Cervin
Production: RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Trojan Women about?
- In 1967 the director Vittorio Cottafavi produces the TV movie Le Troiane from Euripides. He uses the classical Italian translation by Enzio Cetrangolo, but creates an original way of film adaptation, inspired by the Brechtian conception of staging the ancient theater. He does not use costume or set design, but is based only on the simple performance of the actors, highlighted by the shooting technique. The absolute sense of tragedy is perceived by the public through emotional engagement and imagination. So, the Trojan war is all the wars and the pain of the Trojan women is the pain of all the victims of any war.
- Who directed The Trojan Women?
- The Trojan Women was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi.
- Who stars in The Trojan Women?
- The Trojan Women stars Roldano Lupi, Luisa Aluigi, Lia Angeleri, Annamaria Chio, Vittoria Dal Verme, Piera Degli Esposti.
- How long is The Trojan Women?
- The Trojan Women has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Trojan Women?
- The Trojan Women is a Drama film.
- Where was The Trojan Women produced?
- The Trojan Women was produced in Italy.