Medea
"She sacrifices something she loves, to harm someone who perhaps she loves even more."
Originally released in 1989. Medea is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Lars von Trier. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, and Henning Jensen
Synopsis
Medea after having helped the man she loves, Jason, and given him to birth two children, is driven into fury and vengeful madness after he decides to abandon her to become successor to the throne by marring Glauce, the daughter of Creon, king of Corinth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (77 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- DR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medea about?
Medea after having helped the man she loves, Jason, and given him to birth two children, is driven into fury and vengeful madness after he decides to abandon her to become successor to the throne b...
Who directed Medea?
Medea was directed by Lars von Trier.
How long is Medea?
Medea has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Medea released?
Medea was released on August 8, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Medea?
The main cast of Medea includes Udo Kier, Kirsten Olesen, Henning Jensen, Solbjørg Højfeldt, Preben Lerdorff Rye.