Penthesilea
Originally released in 1989. Penthesilea is a feature film. directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
Starring Edith Clever
Synopsis
In Heinrich von Kleist's "Penthesilea", war, the death of love and erotic cannibalism merge into a battle of the sexes. The drama, which was published in 1808, was not premiered until 70 years later. It is considered almost unplayable. Edith Clever and Hans Jürgen Syberberg have remembered that Kleist's "Penthesilea" was already read as a monologue in the time of its author and supplemented by pantomime on stage. In November 1987, they continued this tradition at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris: Edith Clever performed the play without lines and role changes, as a single long poem.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- TMS Film GmbH
- La Sept
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penthesilea about?
In Heinrich von Kleist's "Penthesilea", war, the death of love and erotic cannibalism merge into a battle of the sexes. The drama, which was published in 1808, was not premiered until 70 years late...
Who directed Penthesilea?
Penthesilea was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
When was Penthesilea released?
Penthesilea was released on November 21, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penthesilea?
The main cast of Penthesilea includes Edith Clever.