Medea (Dual-format)

Medea (Dual-format)In this hypnotic adaptation of Euripidess immortal tragedy, Pier Paolo Pasolini casts opera diva Maria Callas (utterly arresting in her only film role) as the sorceress of Greek legend, whose separation from her homeland of Colchis and betrayal by her lover, Jason, lead her down a path of shocking vengeance. A mythical tale of love, betrayal and revenge, Medea is a fascinating collision of Freudian and Marxist themes from Italy's most controversial

In this hypnotic adaptation of Euripides’s immortal tragedy, Pier Paolo Pasolini casts opera diva Maria Callas (utterly arresting in her only film role) as the sorceress of Greek legend, whose separation from her homeland of Colchis and betrayal by her lover, Jason, lead her down a path of shocking vengeance. 

A mythical tale of love, betrayal and revenge, Medea is a fascinating collision of Freudian and Marxist themes from Italy's most controversial director, Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Adapted from the Euripides drama, Pasolini's disturbing vision of personal and national conflicts stars operatic legend Maria Callas in the title role, offering an extraordinary performance as the high priestess Medea whose love is threatened by corrupt political ambition.

A vivid and aesthetically challenging vision, Medea is a complex blend of classical mythology and contemporary social criticism.

Region B Blu-ray: Australian compatible
Region 2 DVD requires all-region player

Special Features

• Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition
• Alternate English language version
• Original Italian trailer
• English teaser spot
• International release elements (DVD only)
• Illustrated booklet featuring essays, reviews and biography