Oedipus Rex
"Oedipus Rex"
Originally released in 1993. Oedipus Rex is a music film. directed by Julie Taymor. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jessye Norman, Philip Langridge, and Bryn Terfel
Synopsis
Impressed by Jean Cocteau’s rewrite of Antigone, Stravinsky asked the poet for an adaptation of Oedipus Rex. The resulting libretto brings together the key scenes of Sophocles’s tragedy translated by the Abbé Jean Daniélou into Latin—a language that, according the composer, “is not dead but engraved in stone, and so imposing that it is immune to any popularization”.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oedipus Rex about?
Impressed by Jean Cocteau’s rewrite of Antigone, Stravinsky asked the poet for an adaptation of Oedipus Rex. The resulting libretto brings together the key scenes of Sophocles’s tragedy transla...
Who directed Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex was directed by Julie Taymor.
How long is Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus Rex has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Oedipus Rex released?
Oedipus Rex was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oedipus Rex?
The main cast of Oedipus Rex includes Jessye Norman, Philip Langridge, Bryn Terfel, Harry Peeters, Min Tanaka.