Orestes
Originally released in 2015. Orestes is a documentary film. directed by Rodrigo Siqueira.
Synopsis
In 458 BCE, Aeschylus staged the Orthasty trilogy. The tragedy culminates in the trial of Orestes, who killed his own mother to avenge his father's death. His acquittal by the Athenian jury put an end to the eye for an eye, tooth for tooth and converted from the Erinias, goddesses of revenge, in Eumenides, as defenders of the democracy, a civilizing landmark in the western culture.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orestes about?
In 458 BCE, Aeschylus staged the Orthasty trilogy. The tragedy culminates in the trial of Orestes, who killed his own mother to avenge his father's death. His acquittal by the Athenian jury put an ...
Who directed Orestes?
Orestes was directed by Rodrigo Siqueira.
How long is Orestes?
Orestes has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Orestes released?
Orestes was released on April 17, 2015 in theaters.