Movies and TvShows featuring "greek-tragedy" theme.
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A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
Steven, a charismatic surgeon, finds himself in a terrifying situation when the behavior of a teenage boy he mentors takes a sinister turn. To save his family, Steven must make an unthinkable sacrifice.
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
Chinese Coffee is a movie set in New York City's Chinatown, exploring the themes of friendship, jealousy, and failure. It revolves around a photographer and an author who meet at a coffee shop and engage in heated arguments about their respective careers. As their friendship becomes strained, they confront their own fears and insecurities, ultimately leading to the realization of their own failures. The movie offers a raw and honest portrayal of struggling artists in a city full of dreams and disappointments.
A powerful drama set in ancient Greece during the aftermath of the Trojan War, where women are enslaved and face the horrors of war.
Phaedra, a young woman, falls in love with her stepson, Hippolytus. Their passionate affair leads to a series of tragic events, including suicide and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of high society and Greek mythology, Phaedra explores themes of forbidden love, guilt, and fate.
In a Greek tragedy updated to the 1860s, young New Englanders exact vengeance after the murder of their father.
In the ancient city of Mycenae, Electra seeks vengeance for the murder of her father, King Agamemnon, by her mother and stepfather. With the help of her brother Orestes, Electra plans to kill her mother and restore justice to the kingdom.
Medea, a woman of great power and intellect, is betrayed by her husband Jason. In a fit of rage, she takes revenge by killing their two children and Jason's new bride. The film explores themes of love, revenge, and the consequences of betrayal.
Mourning Becomes Electra is a drama film released in 1947, based on the play of the same name by Eugene O'Neill. Set during the American Civil War, the film explores the dark family secrets and betrayal within the Mannon family. The story revolves around the tragic events that unfold as the characters grapple with their own guilt, desires, and the consequences of their actions.
A young man drops out of college to fix his family when he senses something is terribly wrong at home.
This is a film of the 2013 Cambridge Greek Play production of Prometheus, presented at the Cambridge Arts Theatre.
An actress loses her identity in a character, what then turns her life into tragedy.
In a world where Greek mythology is reality, Ben, a lonely reporter, finds his morals swayed by his desperation for affection.
Melina Mercouri plays Maya, a jet-setting Greek actress who returns to her homeland to undertake the role of Medea. Searching for inspiration and clues as to how a mother could kill the children she loves, Maya discovers Brenda (Ellen Burstyn), a bible-spouting American woman serving time in an Athens prison for that very crime.
Set during the Greek Civil War, The Travelling Players follows a theater troupe as they navigate the complexities of love, betrayal, and political unrest in their performances. With historical events serving as a backdrop, the film delves into the personal lives of the characters, highlighting their struggles and desires. Through their art, the players defy the fascist regime and bring hope to the people.
Medea, a woman scorned by her husband's betrayal, seeks revenge by murdering her own children, causing a tragic sequence of events in ancient Greece.
Recalling his childhood and relationship with his mother, a film student tries to understand the origin of his love for cinema and tragedies.
Sappho is a drama and romance movie released in 2008. It is set on a Greek island in the 1920s and revolves around the story of a young artist who falls in love with a married woman. The film explores themes of love, jealousy, gender roles, and reincarnation. It also depicts relationships such as a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, a husband and wife, and a menage a trois. The movie includes explicit scenes of lesbian sex and explores the themes of sapphism and gender identity. The story also touches upon the topics of suicide, vacation, and father-daughter relationships. Throughout the movie, the characters engage in various sexual activities including lesbian cunnilingus and anal sex. The film has a strong focus on the exploration of romantic and sexual relationships.