The Bacchae (2019)
Set in the modern era, Dionysus (God of wine and ecstasy) returns to his hometown in order to clear his mother's name and punish the insolent city for not allowing its citizens to worship him. The clash between Dionysus, played as a modern-day rock star, and his cousin Pentheus, the uncompromising and moralistic king of the city, examines the consequences of a general public that blindly follows two vastly different leaders. Dionysus represents unbridled freedom and excess while on the other end of the spectrum, Pentheus epitomizes excessive law, order and rigidity. As society slides into fear and tribalism, its citizens' rationale becomes clouded as they blindly take orders and pick sides rather than seek moderation and rationality.
Director: Carl Cofield
Release Date: July 28, 2019
Cast
- Jason C. Brown - Dionysus
- R.J. Foster - Pentheus
- CB Murray - Cadmus
- Brian D. Coats - Tiresias
- Andrea Patterson - Agave.
Production: Classical Theatre of Harlem
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carl Cofield
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bacchae about?
- Set in the modern era, Dionysus (God of wine and ecstasy) returns to his hometown in order to clear his mother's name and punish the insolent city for not allowing its citizens to worship him. The clash between Dionysus, played as a modern-day rock star, and his cousin Pentheus, the uncompromising and moralistic king of the city, examines the consequences of a general public that blindly follows two vastly different leaders. Dionysus represents unbridled freedom and excess while on the other end of the spectrum, Pentheus epitomizes excessive law, order and rigidity. As society slides into fear and tribalism, its citizens' rationale becomes clouded as they blindly take orders and pick sides rather than seek moderation and rationality.
- Who directed The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae was directed by Carl Cofield.
- Who stars in The Bacchae?
- The Bacchae stars Jason C. Brown, R.J. Foster, CB Murray, Brian D. Coats, Andrea Patterson.