
28 Dec 1969

Medea
Based on the plot of Euripides' Medea. Medea centers on the barbarian protagonist as she finds her position in the Greek world threatened, and the revenge she takes against her husband Jason who has betrayed her for another woman.
This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness.

Ezop

Rhodopis

Xanthos' Wife

Kresos Envoy

Seer

Amazis
Kresos Envoy
Guard

Slave Trader
Sappho

Polyfimos

Kobon

Parrot Trader

Xanthos

Slave Trader
Kresos
Sappho's Suite
Sappho's Suite

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