Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos
Synopsis
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
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- Director
- Jack Macinnes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Macinnes
- Original Title
- Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Maya Vision International, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Macinnes
Jack Macinnes
Sally Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Sally Thomas
Producer
Jack Macinnes
Writer
Jack Macinnes
Director
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What is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos about?
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
Who directed Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was directed by Jack Macinnes.
Who stars in Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?
The principal cast of Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos includes Margaret Mountford.
When was Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos released and how long is it?
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.