Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons

Name: Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 01 Jan 1974
Rating: 6.50
Cast: Debra Dolnansky, Michael Thomas, Jan Creighton, Jim Goode, Lisa Kephart

1974-01-01 United Kingdom 99 minutes.

6.50 6 votes

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Overview

Penthesilea, the first of six films made by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, traverses thousands of years to look at the image of the Amazonian woman in myth. It asks, among other questions, is the Amazonian woman a rare strong female image or is she a figure derived from male phantasy? The film explores the complexities of such questions, but does not seek any concrete answers.

Year 1974

Studio Laura Mulvey-Peter Wollen

Director Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen

Crew Louis Castelli (Lighting Manager), Don Lembeck (Title Graphics), Sharon Russell (Production Office Coordinator), Jeffrey Kurland (Costume Design), Jerry Stropnicky (Set Designer), Luciano Berio (Music)

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Language English