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Antigone

7.6(19)19611h 33m1

In Thebes in ancient Greece, King Oedipus kills his father and marries his mother Jocasta, having two sons - Eteocles and Polyneices - and two daughters - Ismene and Antigone. King Oedipus dies a beggar in the exile after gouging out his own eye, and Eteocle agrees to reign in Thebes in alternating years with Polynices. However, he refuses to resign after the first year and Polynieces raises an army and attacks Thebes, and they kill each other. The ruler of Thebes Creon decrees that Eleocles should have an honorable burial while the body of the traitor Polyneices should be left on the battlefield to be eaten by the jackals and vultures. However, Antigone, who was betrothed to Creon's surviving son Haemon, defies Creon's orders and buries her brother. When Creon is reported of the attitude of Antigone, he sentences her to be placed in a tomb alive. Antigone hangs herself in the tomb and Haemon tries to kill his father first and then he kills himself with his sword...

  • TMDB

    7.6/10

    19 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Greek
  • greek mythology
  • ancient greece
  • thebes
  • sophokles
  • antigone

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Release dates

  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical31 May 1961
  • RussiaSU

    • Theatrical15 Aug 1968
    • Theatrical(Moscow)9 Sept 1968

Frequently asked questions

When was Antigone released?
Antigone was released on 31 May 1961.
Where can I watch Antigone online?
Antigone is available on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Antigone?
No verified Hindi trailer for Antigone is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Antigone?
Antigone holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 19 votes.
Who directed Antigone?
Antigone (1961) was directed by Yorgos Tzavellas.
How long is Antigone?
Antigone runs for 1h 33m.

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