Hecuba
Ἑκάβη
Synopsis
Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Solomos
- Screenplay & Story
- Euripides
- Original Title
- Ἑκάβη
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Solomos
Euripides
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Alexis Solomos
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hecuba
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What is Hecuba about?
Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.
Who directed Hecuba?
Hecuba was directed by Alexis Solomos.
Who stars in Hecuba?
The principal cast of Hecuba includes Anna Synodinou, Nikos Tzogias, Giannis Volgis, Pitsa Kapitsinea, Thodoros Moridis.
When was Hecuba released and how long is it?
Hecuba was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.