Jason and the Argonauts : the journey from boy to man /
A contemporary interpretation of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, this program scrutinizes what is colloquially referred to as the battle of the sexes. Production values re-create the world of the Bronze Age, and commentary from modern scholars evokes themes in the 21st century: Who holds...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, NJ :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
2005.
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| Series: | Ancient Greek heroes : myths and modern vision.
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| Summary: | A contemporary interpretation of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, this program scrutinizes what is colloquially referred to as the battle of the sexes. Production values re-create the world of the Bronze Age, and commentary from modern scholars evokes themes in the 21st century: Who holds the real power in male/female relationships? Why are women so often objects of male fear as well as desire? How heroic is a classical male protagonist if he constantly needs female assistance? |
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| Item Description: | Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (51 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD-R; this disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. |