Antigone, How Dare We! (2020)
Based on motifs from The Triple Life of Antigone by Slavoj Žižek, this film reflects on today’s planet and political “chaos” by placing the politicians, the decision-makers and the influencers of today in the roles of Žižek’s version of the ancient Greek drama Antigone. But what are the politicians roles? Does the Antigone of today represent populists, anti-migrants and fundamentalists, or those who would oppose them?
Director: Jani Sever
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: October 30, 2020
Cast
- Slavoj Žižek - Himself
- Primož Bezjak - Creon
- Anja Novak - Antigone
- Matija Vastl - Tiresias
- Žan Perko - Haemon
- Jure Henigman - Leader of the Chorus
- Doroteja Nadrah - Member of the Chorus
- Matej Zemljič - Member of the Chorus
- Gregor Prah - Polyneices
Screenplay
- Stojan Pelko
- Jani Sever
- Miloš Kalusek
- Slavoj Žižek (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Mitja Ličen
Editing: Miloš Kalusek
Production: Takovski Films
Country: Slovenia
Language: Slovenščina
Original Language: sl
Keywords
philosophy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antigone, How Dare We! about?
- Based on motifs from The Triple Life of Antigone by Slavoj Žižek, this film reflects on today’s planet and political “chaos” by placing the politicians, the decision-makers and the influencers of today in the roles of Žižek’s version of the ancient Greek drama Antigone. But what are the politicians roles? Does the Antigone of today represent populists, anti-migrants and fundamentalists, or those who would oppose them?
- Who directed Antigone, How Dare We!?
- Antigone, How Dare We! was directed by Jani Sever.
- Who stars in Antigone, How Dare We!?
- Antigone, How Dare We! stars Slavoj Žižek, Primož Bezjak, Anja Novak, Matija Vastl, Žan Perko, Jure Henigman.
- How long is Antigone, How Dare We!?
- Antigone, How Dare We! has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Antigone, How Dare We!?
- Antigone, How Dare We! is a Documentary film.
- Where was Antigone, How Dare We! produced?
- Antigone, How Dare We! was produced in Slovenia.