Nook NotesPick a film

Antigone

1961Directed by Yorgos Tzavellas
History · Drama1h 33m
StreamKanopy
Rent or buyAmazon VideoFandango At Home
Data by JustWatch

In Thebes in ancient Greece, King Oedipus kills his father and marries his mother Jocasta, having two sons - Eteocles and Polyneices - and two daughters - Ismene and Antigone. King Oedipus dies a beggar in the exile after gouging out his own eye, and Eteocle agrees to reign in Thebes in alternating years with Polynices. However, he refuses to resign after the first year and Polynieces raises an army and attacks Thebes, and they kill each other. The ruler of Thebes Creon decrees that Eleocles should have an honorable burial while the body of the traitor Polyneices should be left on the battlefield to be eaten by the jackals and vultures. However, Antigone, who was betrothed to Creon's surviving son Haemon, defies Creon's orders and buries her brother. When Creon is reported of the attitude of Antigone, he sentences her to be placed in a tomb alive. Antigone hangs herself in the tomb and Haemon tries to kill his father first and then he kills himself with his sword...

Log this film

Quick answers

About Antigone
How long is Antigone?
Antigone runs 1 hour and 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who directed Antigone?
Antigone was directed by Yorgos Tzavellas.
Who is in the cast of Antigone?
Antigone stars Irene Papas as Antigone, Manos Katrakis as Creon and Maro Kodou as Ismene.
What language is Antigone in?
Antigone is in Greek.
Where can I watch Antigone?
Antigone is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
When was Antigone released?
Antigone was released on May 31, 1961.

Similar films

If you liked this
More films like Antigone

Your review

Loading…

Reviews

Loading reviews…