Orestes (2015)
In 458 BCE, Aeschylus staged the Orthasty trilogy. The tragedy culminates in the trial of Orestes, who killed his own mother to avenge his father's death. His acquittal by the Athenian jury put an end to the eye for an eye, tooth for tooth and converted from the Erinias, goddesses of revenge, in Eumenides, as defenders of the democracy, a civilizing landmark in the western culture.
Director: Rodrigo Siqueira
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 17, 2015
Screenplay
Editing: Lessandro Sócrates, Rodrigo Siqueira
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orestes about?
- In 458 BCE, Aeschylus staged the Orthasty trilogy. The tragedy culminates in the trial of Orestes, who killed his own mother to avenge his father's death. His acquittal by the Athenian jury put an end to the eye for an eye, tooth for tooth and converted from the Erinias, goddesses of revenge, in Eumenides, as defenders of the democracy, a civilizing landmark in the western culture.
- Who directed Orestes?
- Orestes was directed by Rodrigo Siqueira.
- How long is Orestes?
- Orestes has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Orestes?
- Orestes is a Documentary film.
- Where was Orestes produced?
- Orestes was produced in Brazil.