Movie

The Bacchae

(en)

2009

1h30m

The Bacchae

Drama

Overview: A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.

Status: Released

Release date: September 27, 2009

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Macmillan Films

Top Cast

Mia Perovetz

Mia Perovetz

as Dionysus

Matthew Knob

Matthew Knob

as King Pentheus

Peter Judd

Peter Judd

as Tieresias

Michael Graves

Michael Graves

as King Cadmus

Dorothy Penz

Dorothy Penz

as Agave

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