Antigone/Rites of Passion
Synopsis
This first feature by Amy Greenfield brings to the screen the story of the daughter of Oedipus in an emotionally relentless, visually stunning New Music Film Opera which challenges the conventions of narrative cinema to create a genre of its own. The 2500-year-old drama of the woman who defied the state to bury her brother is transformed through stark, ceaseless movement, haunting sounds and music (including themes from Glen Branca, David Van Tieghem, Elliot Sharp and Diamanda Galas) and words of outcry against our own world's injustice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Greenfield
- Original Score
- Diamanda Galás, Glenn Branca
- Original Title
- Antigone/Rites of Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Eclipse Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Greenfield
Diamanda Galás, Glenn Branca
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Greenfield
Director
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What is Antigone/Rites of Passion about?
This first feature by Amy Greenfield brings to the screen the story of the daughter of Oedipus in an emotionally relentless, visually stunning New Music Film Opera which challenges the conventions of narrative cinema to create a genre of its own. The 2500-year-old drama of the woman who defied the state to bury her brother is transformed through stark, ceaseless movement, haunting sounds and music (including themes from Glen Branca, David Van Tieghem, Elliot Sharp and Diamanda Galas) and words of outcry against our own world's injustice.
Who directed Antigone/Rites of Passion?
Antigone/Rites of Passion was directed by Amy Greenfield.
Who stars in Antigone/Rites of Passion?
The principal cast of Antigone/Rites of Passion includes Alan Howard, Bertram Ross, Janet Eilber, Amy Greenfield, Henry Montes.
When was Antigone/Rites of Passion released and how long is it?
Antigone/Rites of Passion was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Antigone/Rites of Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antigone/Rites of Passion was composed by Diamanda Galás, Glenn Branca.