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The Bacchae(2009)

September 27, 2009
1h 30m

Overview

A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.

Director

James Thomas

Writer

Euripides

Trailer

Bacchae Staging for PBS
Bacchae Staging for PBS

Cast

Crew

Director

James Thomas

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America

Production

Macmillan Films

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