Deipnophoroi
Originally released in 2017. Deipnophoroi is a feature film. directed by Maya Gurantz. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Deipnophoroi, a sequence of short two-channel videos, explores how mothers prepare their children for the unutterable, translating into contemporary language and anxieties an ancient Greek ritual, the Oschophoria, in which women (deipnophoroi, or “food-bringers”) re-enacted comforting their children with stories before sending them to the Minotaur and a certainly horrible fate.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deipnophoroi about?
Deipnophoroi, a sequence of short two-channel videos, explores how mothers prepare their children for the unutterable, translating into contemporary language and anxieties an ancient Greek ritual, ...
Who directed Deipnophoroi?
Deipnophoroi was directed by Maya Gurantz.
How long is Deipnophoroi?
Deipnophoroi has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Deipnophoroi released?
Deipnophoroi was released on October 31, 2017 in theaters.