Oedipus at Colonus
Οιδίπους επί Κολωνώ
Synopsis
Oedipus at Colonus is the second of the three Theban plays of the Athenian tragedian Sophocles. It was written shortly before Sophocles's death in 406 BC and produced by his grandson at the Festival of Dionysus in 401 BC. The play describes the end of Oedipus's tragic life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Minotis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophocles
- Original Title
- Οιδίπους επί Κολωνώ
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Minotis
Sophocles
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Alex Minotis
Director
Sophocles
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What is Oedipus at Colonus about?
Oedipus at Colonus is the second of the three Theban plays of the Athenian tragedian Sophocles. It was written shortly before Sophocles's death in 406 BC and produced by his grandson at the Festival of Dionysus in 401 BC. The play describes the end of Oedipus's tragic life.
Who directed Oedipus at Colonus?
Oedipus at Colonus was directed by Alex Minotis.
Who stars in Oedipus at Colonus?
The principal cast of Oedipus at Colonus includes Alex Minotis, Olga Tournaki, Zoras Tsapelis, Maria Skountzou, Vasilis Kanakis.
When was Oedipus at Colonus released and how long is it?
Oedipus at Colonus was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.