Antigone (1992): Cast
Antigone is a 1992 drama directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet, starring Astrid Ofner as Antigone, Libgart Schwarz and Kurt Radeke. It is based on Brecht Plays 8 by Bertolt Brecht and David Constantine. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Directors
- Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Produktion Straub-Huillet
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Antigone About?
The premise of Antigone without spoilers, adapted from Brecht Plays 8 by Bertolt Brecht and David Constantine.
Antigone, unwavering and brave, refuses to let the dishonored corpse of her slain brother Polynices be left exposed to vultures and dogs. Defying King Creon's decree that forbids his burial, she secretly inters his body, risking severe punishment to uphold family loyalty and divine law.
Antigone Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- girl
- brechtian
- title directed by female
- long title
- based on play
Antigone Cast & Characters
Astrid Ofner leads the cast as Antigone, with Libgart Schwarz as Botin and Kurt Radeke as Die Alten. Directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jean-Marie Straub
- Co-director Danièle Huillet
- Astrid Ofner as Antigone
- Libgart Schwarz as Botin
- Kurt Radeke as Die Alten
- Hans Diehl as Die Alten
Also Starring in Antigone
· 8 more- Ursula Ofner Ismene
- Albert Hetterle Tiresias
- Stephan Wolf-Schönburg Hämon
- Werner Rehm Kreon
- Mario di Mattia Knabe
- Michael Maassen Die Alten
- Lars Studer Wächter
- Rainer Philippi Die Alten
More from Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet
More films directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet: France Against the Robots, People of the Lake, L’Aquarium et la Nation and Dialogue of Shadows.
Antigone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Antigone.
Seen Antigone?
Movies Like Antigone
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Theban Plays: Antigone, Theban Plays: Antigone and Antigone.
Antigone FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Antigone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Antigone?
Antigone runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Antigone released?
Antigone was released on September 2, 1992.
Who directed Antigone?
Antigone was directed by Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet.
More films by Jean-Marie Straub Who is in the cast of Antigone?
Antigone stars Astrid Ofner as Antigone, Libgart Schwarz as Botin and Kurt Radeke as Die Alten, among 12 credited actors.
Is Antigone based on a book?
Yes. Antigone is adapted from Brecht Plays 8 by Bertolt Brecht, David Constantine and Tom Kuhn.
Does Antigone have a post-credit scene?
No. Antigone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Antigone in?
The original language of Antigone is German.
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