Penelope's Condition (1976)
A reinterpretation of the Greek legend of Penelope, ”the most faithful of wives”, who waited 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return from The Trojan War. In this animation, the two of them are presented in a more modern setting. While Odysseus is busy exploring the universe in his space rocket, Penelope is stuck at home, taking care of the children, showing how traditional gender roles say men should work, while women stay at home.
Director: Luminiţa Cazacu
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Toma Caragiu - Narator
- Octavian Cotescu - voce
Screenplay
Music: George Copaci
Production: Studioul Cinematografic Animafilm
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: mo
Themes
Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Family Animation
Keywords
mother, feminism, greek mythology, family, womanhood, gender roles, communism, motherhood, romania, romanian, woman director, ironic, raising children, woman centric, female writer
More Films by Director: Luminiţa Cazacu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Penelope's Condition about?
- A reinterpretation of the Greek legend of Penelope, ”the most faithful of wives”, who waited 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return from The Trojan War. In this animation, the two of them are presented in a more modern setting. While Odysseus is busy exploring the universe in his space rocket, Penelope is stuck at home, taking care of the children, showing how traditional gender roles say men should work, while women stay at home.
- Who directed Penelope's Condition?
- Penelope's Condition was directed by Luminiţa Cazacu.
- Who stars in Penelope's Condition?
- Penelope's Condition stars Toma Caragiu, Octavian Cotescu.
- How long is Penelope's Condition?
- Penelope's Condition has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Penelope's Condition?
- Penelope's Condition is a Animation, Comedy film.
- Where was Penelope's Condition produced?
- Penelope's Condition was produced in Romania.
- What are the themes of Penelope's Condition?
- The themes of Penelope's Condition include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Family Animation.