Cairo Classics · 44th Edition
Medea
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Country
Italy, France
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Language
Italian
Synopsis
The powerful sorceress helps Jason steal the Golden Fleece and reclaim his throne, then enacts a gruesome revenge after he spurns her.
Cast
Maria Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff
Screenplay
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Producers
Franco Rossellini
About the Director
A renowned Italian poet, novelist, motion-picture director, playwright and political figure. Having discovered a passion for the arts early in life, he was able to move seamlessly between drawing, painting, writing, poetry and filmmaking. Pasolini’s films focused on the imperfect yet relatable youths from the borgata (Rome’s slums) of his time. His filmmaking style was very direct, and it dealt with a lot of controversial issues. His filmography includes films such as ACCATTONE, MAMMA ROME, ARABIAN NIGHTS and SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM
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