Age Of Sophocles

Series: Humanities program - drama series

Duration: 28

Year Published: 1959

Creator: Encyclopedia Britanica Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a brief background of Greece at the time of Sophocles, discussing the Grecian theater and its conventions and Grecian ways of thinking. Includes scenes of ancient ruins and statues. The program concludes with a summary of the story of Oedipus.

Complete Record: An introduction to the ancient Greeks, their way of life, and how they answered some of the basic questions of their world. Also covered is the origin and customs of Greek theater and the story of Oedipus. Narrated by Bernard Knox.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)

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