Curse of Medea
Fluch der Medea
Synopsis
On January 27, 2010, Okpako visited the (East) German author Christa Wolf to discuss a film project based on Wolf's novel Medea: A Modern Retelling. Over tea, with the sound of planes landing at nearby Schönefeld airport, they talk about how she came to tell the story of Medea the immigrant, treated with suspicion in her host country, and are joined by the voices of Medea, Jason, Agameda, Glaucke and the passing of the East German era. This film premiered at the Berlinale in 2014.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Branwen Okpako
- Screenplay & Story
- Christa Wolf, Branwen Okpako
- Original Score
- Jean-Paul Bourelly
- Original Title
- Fluch der Medea
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Branwen Okpako
Christa Wolf, Branwen Okpako
Jean-Paul Bourelly
Branwen Okpako
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Bourelly
Original Music Composer
Branwen Okpako
Director
Branwen Okpako
Writer
Branwen Okpako
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Curse of Medea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Curse of Medea about?
On January 27, 2010, Okpako visited the (East) German author Christa Wolf to discuss a film project based on Wolf's novel Medea: A Modern Retelling. Over tea, with the sound of planes landing at nearby Schönefeld airport, they talk about how she came to tell the story of Medea the immigrant, treated with suspicion in her host country, and are joined by the voices of Medea, Jason, Agameda, Glaucke and the passing of the East German era. This film premiered at the Berlinale in 2014.
Who directed Curse of Medea?
Curse of Medea was directed by Branwen Okpako.
Who stars in Curse of Medea?
The principal cast of Curse of Medea includes Johannes Brandrup, Thelma Buabeng, Sheri Hagen, Ernest Hausmann, Veronica Naujoks.
When was Curse of Medea released and how long is it?
Curse of Medea was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Curse of Medea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curse of Medea was composed by Jean-Paul Bourelly.
Is Curse of Medea based on a book or true story?
Curse of Medea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christa Wolf".