Oedipus Rex 1967
“Pasolini’s Terrifying… Compassionate… Magnificent…”
What is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 7, 1967
- Studios
- Somafis, Arco Film
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Oedipus Rex is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Somafis, Arco Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A baby boy is abandoned in antiquity after his father grows jealous.”
- Based upon the classical Greek tragedy by Sophocles
- Written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Stars Franco Citti
- Features a disturbing premise involving family prophecy and violence
- The narrative shifts through different time periods and settings
Watch it if you are interested in a cinematic adaptation of a classical Greek tragedy.
The film deals with intense dramatic themes including parental jealousy, abandonment, and a dark prophecy.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1967.
Who directed the film?
It was written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
What is the film based on?
It is based upon the Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex written by Sophocles in 428 BC.
Where does the story begin?
The story begins in pre-war Italy with a young couple having a baby boy before shifting to antiquity.
Who stars in the film?
It stars Pasolini's regular collaborator Franco Citti.
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