Medea (1969): reparto, argumento y streaming
1969 · Película · ★ 6.5
Released in 1969, Medea is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 118 minutes. “Es una película sobre una mujer que decapita a su hermano, apuñala a sus hijos y envía a la esposa de su amante a las llamas. Para Maria Callas, es algo natural.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adaptación de la tragedia griega de Eurípides en la que Pasolini muestra la trágica confrontación entre dos culturas incompatibles: el mundo mágico e irracional de Medea y el mundo racional de Jasón. Supuso la única incursión en el cine de la gran diva de la ópera Maria Callas.
Who’s in it. Medea stars María Callas as Medea, Massimo Girotti as Creonte, Laurent Terzieff as Chirone and Margareth Clémenti as Glauce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Medea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Medea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medea tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Medea (1969)?
- In Estados Unidos, Medea is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Medea worth watching?
- Medea holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Medea?
- Medea stars María Callas, Massimo Girotti, Laurent Terzieff, Margareth Clémenti and Giuseppe Gentile.
- When was Medea released?
- Medea was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.