The Oresteia
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Oresteia is a feature film. directed by Andrew Watkins. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Obi Abili, Helen Carey, and Kelley Curran
Synopsis
The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes. The trilogy—consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides—also shows how the Greek gods interacted with the characters and influenced their decisions pertaining to events and disputes. The only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. The principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation. Oresteia originally included a satyr play, Proteus, following the tragic trilogy, but all except a single line of Proteus has been lost.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Obi Abili
as Agamemnon
Helen Carey
as Nurse/Chorus F
Kelley Curran
as Clytemnestra
Franchelle Stewart Dorn
as Chorus G
Rinde Eckert
as Chorus A/Watchman
Robin Galloway
as Chorus D
Ismenia Mendes
as Cassandra/Chorus H
Rad Pereira
as Electra/Chorus E
Reynaldo Piniella
as Orestes
Sophia Skiles
as Chorus C
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Theatre for a New Audience
- Polonsky Shakespeare Center
- Merle Debuskey Studio Program
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Oresteia about?
The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Ores...
Who directed The Oresteia?
The Oresteia was directed by Andrew Watkins.
How long is The Oresteia?
The Oresteia has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was The Oresteia released?
The Oresteia was released on June 25, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Oresteia?
The main cast of The Oresteia includes Obi Abili, Helen Carey, Kelley Curran, Franchelle Stewart Dorn, Rinde Eckert.