Antigone
"You can't force destiny"
Originally released in 2003. Antigone is a drama film. directed by Nicolas Briançon.
Starring Barbara Schulz, Robert Hossein, and Bernard Dhéran
Synopsis
Having defied the ban on Creon and offered a burial to Polynice, her treacherous homeland brother, Antigone is condemned to a slow death in a stone tomb, despite the interposition of Hémon, her fiance, the son of Creon . Nevertheless, Creon ends up following the advice of his diviner Tiresias and, fearing the wrath of the gods, buries Polynices with dignity. When he is about to free Antigone, the young woman had already hanged herself. Mad with pain, Hémon commits suicide by his side.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- CNC
- Ueki & Associés
- COPAT (Coopérative de Production Audiovisuelle Théâtrale)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antigone about?
Having defied the ban on Creon and offered a burial to Polynice, her treacherous homeland brother, Antigone is condemned to a slow death in a stone tomb, despite the interposition of Hémon, her fi...
Who directed Antigone?
Antigone was directed by Nicolas Briançon.
How long is Antigone?
Antigone has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Antigone released?
Antigone was released on May 5, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Antigone?
The main cast of Antigone includes Barbara Schulz, Robert Hossein, Bernard Dhéran, Pierre Dourlens, Julie Kapour.