Medea (2021 film)

Medea
Directed byAlexander Zeldovich
Written byAlexander Zeldovich
Produced by
  • Alexander Zeldovich
  • Tatyana Ostern
  • Anna Katchko
Starring
CinematographyAleksandr Ilkhovskiy
Edited byDaniil Nikolsky
Music byAlexey Retinsky
Production
company
11
Distributed byNashe Kino
Release date
  • 4 November 2021 (2021-11-04)
Running time
139 minutes
CountryRussia
LanguageRussian

Medea (Russian: Медея) is a 2021 Russian drama film directed by Alexander Zeldovich.[1][2][3] It is scheduled to be theatrically released on 4 November 2021. The film has been officially invited in 'Harbour' section at the 51st International Film Festival Rotterdam to be held from January 26 to February 6, 2022.[4]

Plot

Medea is a contemporary adaptation of Euripides' ancient tragedy. The film follows an unnamed protagonist who journeys with her lover, Alexey, a businessman, from Moscow to Israel. Echoing the original myth, she tragically kills her brother along the way and, upon arriving in Israel, faces betrayal as Alexey leaves her for another woman. Unable to cope with the loss, she seeks revenge, ultimately taking the lives of her own children. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance, interwoven with the protagonist engaging in relationships with various men.[5]

Cast

References

  1. ^ Александр Зельдович о своей "Медее" в главном конкурсе Локарно
  2. ^ Страшная, но сказка. На 32-м «Кинотавре» показали современную «Медею»
  3. ^ На кинофестивале в Локарно Александр Зельдович представил «Медею»
  4. ^ "In Harbour". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  5. ^ Медея, 2021