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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015): Cast

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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos is a 2015 documentary directed by Jack Macinnes, starring Margaret Mountford as Presenter. It runs 1 hour.

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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Jack Macinnes
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos About?

The premise of Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos without spoilers.

Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford investigates the life and legend of Sappho, a highly controversial and influential writer from the ancient world. The discovery of a lost papyrus containing previously unknown songs sparks a journey to uncover the truth about this iconic figure. Was she a priestess, a sex worker, a schoolmistress, or a lady of leisure? This exploration examines how different generations have interpreted Sappho, revealing as much about their own perspectives as it does about her.

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Cast & crew

Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos Cast & Characters

Margaret Mountford plays Presenter in Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos. Directed by Jack Macinnes.

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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?

Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos released?

Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was released on May 6, 2015.

Who directed Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?

Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was directed by Jack Macinnes.

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Who is in the cast of Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos?

Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos stars Margaret Mountford as Presenter.

Does Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos have a post-credit scene?

No. Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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