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Oedipus Mayor 1996

“Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Steamy Adaptation of OEDIPUS REX”

★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 DramaWar Released
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What is Oedipus Mayor?

Oedipus Mayor is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, War.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Aug 23, 1996
Studios
Caracol Televisión, Sogetel, Canal+
Genres
Drama, War
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Caracol Televisión, Sogetel, Canal+

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Oedipus Mayor is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Caracol Televisión, Sogetel, Canal+. Current status: Released.

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“A newly appointed mayor investigates a regional murder amid a violent Colombian conflict.”

Reasons to watch
  • Adaptation of Oedipus Rex
  • Explores regional violence
Keep in mind
  • Contains mature themes

Watch it if you are interested in a modern cinematic interpretation of classical tragedy.

The film contains mature content and themes of violence.

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What is the release year of Oedipus Mayor?

Oedipus Mayor was released in 1996.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Jorge Alí Triana.

What is the film's premise?

A newly appointed mayor must investigate and punish the murderers of a regional potentate amidst a town plagued by violence.

Who produced the film?

The film was produced by Tomás Zapata and Jorge Sánchez.

What is the literary basis for the film?

The film is a modern-day interpretation of Oedipus Rex.

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