Medea is in Corinth with Jason and their two young sons. King Kreon wants to reward Jason for his exploits: he gives the hand of his daughter, Glauce, to Jason.
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Title: Medea (TV Movie 1983)
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Medea is in Corinth with Jason and their two young sons. King Kreon wants to reward Jason for his exploits: he gives the hand of his daughter, Glauce, to Jason.
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dead children | live performance | adultery | filmed play | child murderess |Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishFilming Locations:
Eisenhower Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - 2700 F Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, USACompany Credits
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Q Productions Corporation, WQED See more »
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This is basically the filmed version of the 1982 Tony awarded Broadway revival. It therefore comes across as very stagy, and its' impact is diminished on the small screen. Nonetheless, the camera does capture two great performances that help make it a powerful viewing experience.
Zoe Caldwell is amazing (she won a Tony award) as the mad Medea who exacts revenge on her husband in this classic Greek tragedy. She turns in a performance that I have found to be the best interpretation of the role. Judith Anderson is also astonishing as Medea's maid, and she shows what great talent can do with a small role.
If you get an opportunity to see this production it's worth a look.