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Hecuba

October 10, 1988 1h 32m

Originally released in 1988. Hecuba is a feature film. directed by Alexis Solomos.

Starring Anna Synodinou, Nikos Tzogias, and Giannis Volgis

Synopsis

Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 10, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
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Language EL Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hecuba about?

Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as T...

Who directed Hecuba?

Hecuba was directed by Alexis Solomos.

How long is Hecuba?

Hecuba has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Hecuba released?

Hecuba was released on October 10, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hecuba?

The main cast of Hecuba includes Anna Synodinou, Nikos Tzogias, Giannis Volgis, Pitsa Kapitsinea, Thodoros Moridis.