The Breasts of Tirésias
Les Mamelles de Tirésias
Synopsis
In a surreal staging, Thérèse indignantly refuses her role as procreator. In a gesture of revolt, she gets rid of her breasts and renames herself Tirésias. To populate Zanzibar, her husband must have children. With a prologue written by Guillaume Apollinaire, this avant-garde play from 1917 bears witness to the first impulses of feminism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Christophe Averty
- Original Title
- Les Mamelles de Tirésias
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 56m
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What is The Breasts of Tirésias about?
In a surreal staging, Thérèse indignantly refuses her role as procreator. In a gesture of revolt, she gets rid of her breasts and renames herself Tirésias. To populate Zanzibar, her husband must have children. With a prologue written by Guillaume Apollinaire, this avant-garde play from 1917 bears witness to the first impulses of feminism.
Who directed The Breasts of Tirésias?
The Breasts of Tirésias was directed by Jean-Christophe Averty.
Who stars in The Breasts of Tirésias?
The principal cast of The Breasts of Tirésias includes Michel Muller, Bernard Cara, Roger Trapp, Patricia Karim.
When was The Breasts of Tirésias released and how long is it?
The Breasts of Tirésias was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 56m.