The rise of Greek tragedy : Sophocles, Oedipus the king /
A presentation of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, performed in the authentic setting of a fifth-century Greek theater, with the use of masks made after ancient models. Shows how this drama developed from primeval sacrificial ceremonies to Dionysius.
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| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | English Greek, Ancient (to 1453) |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities,
[1975]
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| Series: | History of the drama.
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| Summary: | A presentation of Sophocles' Oedipus the King, performed in the authentic setting of a fifth-century Greek theater, with the use of masks made after ancient models. Shows how this drama developed from primeval sacrificial ceremonies to Dionysius. |
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| Item Description: | Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sound, color ; 3/4 in. |
| Audience: | Greek. |
| Production Credits: | Photographed by Anthony Spalla ; translators, Michael Mantell, Stephen Mantell ; edited by Carlo Arcamone ; music by Bob Dennis. |