A wonderful production of perhaps the world's greatest drama. First put on stage in 424 BC - Sophocles was then 72 years old - one of the most interesting and wisest persons who ever lived. To anyone who loves Attic Tragedy, this is one of the best. 76 years after the filming this remains a real classic for the ages.
FUN FACT: The part of The Messenger is played by actor Douglas Rain; best known and most instantly recognizable as the voice of HAL 9000 in 2001-A Space Odyssey.
Excellent production. Riveting, gripping, totally absorbing. It will linger with me. Love the use of masks. It gives a sense of what an original production might have been like, and enhances the drama. Thanks for posting!
Absolutely stellar! So brilliant that they used the Yeats translation. The sense of mid century artistic excitement is palpable in everything, such as their exploration of declamation and what is possible vocally, with its sense of mythic grandeur.
I love this production of what might be my favourite piece of theatre. So evocative of the true purpose of ancient Greek drama. As so succinctly pointed out in the introduction, it is religious ritual, symbolic sacrifice; also renewal of the covenant between men and gods, reminder that mortals are ruled by fate and any attempt to thwart destiny only makes it come to pass.
I kinda remember this movie. If I'm right, it is VERY strange, and avant-garde. I mind blower. The sets and costumes are fantastic, as well. I'll be tuning in. Just to see what condition my condition is in.
It is not necessarily equivalent to the mode of performance displayed in ancient Athenian religious festivals. However, it has retained certain elements known to have been used in those ancient tragic performances, though there is the strong probability of the addition of modern superimpositions and the loss of traits forgotten in the past which the original dramas contained. Male actors wearing fantastic masks and speaking or chanting in verse, and the chorus dancing through strophe and antistrophe, etc. are retained, though the language here is English and the ancient dance lost in the haze of time. I also have a personal quarrel with the timidity of Tiresias here, who appears afraid when Oedipus threatens him, whereas in the original Greek texts his words suggest to me that he is undaunted, definitely not afraid. But that is a more personal difficulty I have, among many others lol - not necessarily a difficulty which I think others need to accept as their own
thank you for uploading this jewel of theatre in film! We need remember that the text used in this production is the translation and adaptation of the original Sophoclean play, by W.B. Yeats the great English poet.
@@didntlistendad Indeed, this was the play that made me realize that if I ever stabbed my dad and married my mom, my reign as a ruler of a foreign nation could be short-lived.
From the Bible to the popular song There's one theme that we find right along Of all ideals they hail as good The most sublime is motherhood There was a man though, who it seems Once carried this ideal to extremes He loved his mother and she loved him And yet his story is rather grim There once lived a man named Oedipus Rex You may have heard about his odd complex His name appears in Freud's index 'Cause he loved his mother His rivals used to say quite a bit That as a monarch he was most unfit But still in all they had to admit That he loved his mother Yes, he loved his mother like no other His daughter was his sister and his son was his brother One thing on which you can depend is He sure knew who a boy's best friend is When he found what he had done He tore his eyes out, one by one A tragic end to a loyal son Who loved his mother So be sweet and kind to mother now and then have a chat Buy her candy or some flowers or a brand new hat But maybe you had better let it go at that Or you may find yourself with a quite complex, complex And you may end up like Oedipus I'd rather marry a duck-billed platypus Than end up like old Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex, a brilliant adaptation of an Athenian tragedy by *Sophocles.* ❤ Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change. - Marquis de Sade
bit of a slow start, but goddamn this gets really good, ive found that the masks are able to show a surprisingly wide range of emotions, and in certain scenes fit perfectly.
It’s really the story of people who are happy with their lives, or their beliefs or their family or anything they view positively without knowing the history about how all they love came to be. The message is Truth turns destroys joy.
This was so epic, it defies adequate words. I've always considered the Oedipus plays to be a benchmark or even foundation Stone of understanding of all that we are, certainly from our Western perspective.There are others of course and if one includes the Eastern epics, myths etc; well , we'll be pouring libations upon the altars of the Gods from here on in.
William Shatner! Shatner hands the robes to the Narrator in the opening prologue of this film. My Intro to Theater prof showed us this film and pointed to Shatner.
In class, we had a discussion regarding modern plays and stories in this kind of style; the one setting, the giant masks, etc. What do you guys think? Could this work?
_Hi, my dearest Helen! This is a play written by Sófocles in ancient Greece, filmed here by a Theatrical director 66 years ago! I played Antigone by Sófocles here on the stage about 34 years ago...He's a master of tragedy! Even so this old movie worthwhile to be seen as a classic play from Greek History! I hope you enjoy it here on CCC movie chat at live! God bless you always, my Sweet Helen from my heart!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤
@@helenpoornima5126 _Aww, my dearest Helen! I'm so glad that you had liked my comments! Thanks a lot for your so Lovelly Kindness! God bless you always!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤
"Call no man fortunate that is not dead, for only the dead are free from pain."
Incredible performance. Truly, a masterpiece
A wonderful production of perhaps the world's greatest drama. First put on stage in 424 BC - Sophocles was then 72 years old - one of the most interesting and wisest persons who ever lived. To anyone who loves Attic Tragedy, this is one of the best. 76 years after the filming this remains a real classic for the ages.
Wasn’t Sophocles a priest of the cult of the grave?
Love how the captions spell Creon, Crayons.
@@LindaLinda80Linda Also the King of Thieves.
Now that's funny
the slow, still movements
FUN FACT: The part of The Messenger is played by actor Douglas Rain; best known and most instantly recognizable as the voice of HAL 9000 in 2001-A Space Odyssey.
And one of the chorus was William Shatner!
@@robertb7918 You can also see him in the beginning at 1:31 bringing the mask to the first speaker!
Cool beyond words. 🖖
When does the Messenger appear?
Daisy, Daisy......
Excellent production. Riveting, gripping, totally absorbing. It will linger with me. Love the use of masks. It gives a sense of what an original production might have been like, and enhances the drama. Thanks for posting!
Ikr, I thought I might find it off-putting, but it actually enhances the experience a way. Like...like when you watch cartoons.
It's wonderful that someone put up a higher quality video of this.
Absolutely stellar! So brilliant that they used the Yeats translation. The sense of mid century artistic excitement is palpable in everything, such as their exploration of declamation and what is possible vocally, with its sense of mythic grandeur.
a true masterpiece. better than any movie released today.
William Hutt doing the prologue, with a 26 year old William Shatner handing him his character mask.
This was really good. Such a great play, such a great version!
The golden age of theater, I truly miss these great creations. They will never be forgotten and I will pass these wonderful memories.
I saw a production of Chicago by this same theatre company a year ago and I can assure you they're still going strong
Ain't no way!!! That's going to be part of my bucket list
The acting on this is just next level
this acting is ass ur on drugs for sure
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I love this production of what might be my favourite piece of theatre. So evocative of the true purpose of ancient Greek drama. As so succinctly pointed out in the introduction, it is religious ritual, symbolic sacrifice; also renewal of the covenant between men and gods, reminder that mortals are ruled by fate and any attempt to thwart destiny only makes it come to pass.
Yes, thank you! I've been trying to find this version forever.
''call no man fortunate that is not dead, the dead are free''
This is absolute master piece displayed in It's outmost form
Thanks!
You bet!
It' s great to see that in ancient theatre with greek actress.
I kinda remember this movie.
If I'm right, it is VERY strange, and avant-garde. I mind blower.
The sets and costumes are fantastic, as well.
I'll be tuning in.
Just to see what condition my condition is in.
i enjoyed this the way the play was done originally in greece an unique and unusual way to see the play in modern times🙂
It is not necessarily equivalent to the mode of performance displayed in ancient Athenian religious festivals. However, it has retained certain elements known to have been used in those ancient tragic performances, though there is the strong probability of the addition of modern superimpositions and the loss of traits forgotten in the past which the original dramas contained. Male actors wearing fantastic masks and speaking or chanting in verse, and the chorus dancing through strophe and antistrophe, etc. are retained, though the language here is English and the ancient dance lost in the haze of time. I also have a personal quarrel with the timidity of Tiresias here, who appears afraid when Oedipus threatens him, whereas in the original Greek texts his words suggest to me that he is undaunted, definitely not afraid. But that is a more personal difficulty I have, among many others lol - not necessarily a difficulty which I think others need to accept as their own
They cooked so hard on this
This proves that C³ is the best curated movie channel on UA-cam 😊
thank you for uploading this jewel of theatre in film! We need remember that the text used in this production is the translation and adaptation of the original Sophoclean play, by W.B. Yeats the great English poet.
WHAAAAA?!! I remember looking at stills of this work on my school textbook of literature, BUT never knew it came from an actual movie! Cool!😮
Whata an outstanding production ! Classic
These Masks are fantastic ❤
I fell in love with vintage film and theater a few years ago in college. This has re-vested my interest in itb
30:00 Episode - 2
48:43 ODE-2
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1:00:20 Ode -3
1:03:00 Episode - 4
1:09:40 Ode-4
Thank you for the cultural experience
Unbelievable that these words are all over 2000 years old.
This is english, the original may 2000 years old but this is not.
@@Zodroo_Tint yes, obviously, but its a translation of sophocles 2000 year old greek. so he chose these words.
@@Fummy007it’s a wonder isn’t it. And the issues explored are still relevant today.
@@didntlistendad Indeed, this was the play that made me realize that if I ever stabbed my dad and married my mom, my reign as a ruler of a foreign nation could be short-lived.
❤❤❤❤OMG !!! SUPERB !!! BRAVO... Director, actors, costumes, everything!! Marvellous
From the Bible to the popular song
There's one theme that we find right along
Of all ideals they hail as good
The most sublime is motherhood
There was a man though, who it seems
Once carried this ideal to extremes
He loved his mother and she loved him
And yet his story is rather grim
There once lived a man named Oedipus Rex
You may have heard about his odd complex
His name appears in Freud's index
'Cause he loved his mother
His rivals used to say quite a bit
That as a monarch he was most unfit
But still in all they had to admit
That he loved his mother
Yes, he loved his mother like no other
His daughter was his sister and his son was his brother
One thing on which you can depend is
He sure knew who a boy's best friend is
When he found what he had done
He tore his eyes out, one by one
A tragic end to a loyal son
Who loved his mother
So be sweet and kind to mother now and then have a chat
Buy her candy or some flowers or a brand new hat
But maybe you had better let it go at that
Or you may find yourself with a quite complex, complex
And you may end up like Oedipus
I'd rather marry a duck-billed platypus
Than end up like old Oedipus Rex
Is this an AI generated poem?
bruh....that's Tom frickin' Lehrer!@@dingdongshush
@@dingdongshushOSP featured this during the credits of their summary of Oepidys Rex
The costumes are perfect.
I remember having to read Oedipus for my English class when I was in 9th grade
you must have been in advanced English classes. Have a good day
No, it was just a general English class
Ιt' s really great to be taught ancient tragedy in school just like the Greek students!
Litttt😭😭
We had to read it in theater in 9th grade.
Oedipus Rex, a brilliant adaptation of an Athenian tragedy by *Sophocles.* ❤
Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change. - Marquis de Sade
45:31 When Burger King is closed and you wanted a Whopper. 😂
ROID RAGE
“OUTSTANDING “!!!!!!!!!
My friends and I have started quoting 45:28 randomly
Club 45.28 is for throat defilement.
"Whoever slew Lios might turn a hand against me"
Well, he wasn't wrong.
my latin teacher would make us watch stuff like this all the time, always found them so interesting, forever in my memory Magister!
Why were you watching a Greek play in latin class?
@ we would learn about ancient greece and rome
💯 Certified Hood Classic
Great work ever seen from Greek, picture clear, dialogue clear, cosmetic fine
Significant for me years ago to see this performance.
How come there are no more of this? This is a wonderful production and a Great Film!
bit of a slow start, but goddamn this gets really good, ive found that the masks are able to show a surprisingly wide range of emotions, and in certain scenes fit perfectly.
Fantastic display of originality ❤
It’s really the story of people who are happy with their lives, or their beliefs or their family or anything they view positively without knowing the history about how all they love came to be.
The message is Truth turns destroys joy.
I believe this version was recorded on the Caedmon LPs I used to borrow from the Springfield (NJ) Public Library
Very helpful for students of eng.literature
45:26 is hilarious. That scream haha
This is fantastic.
I had to watch this for theatre very interesting to say the least
What a great drama I really appreciate the efforts 🤓🎉
This was so epic, it defies adequate words. I've always considered the Oedipus plays to be a benchmark or even foundation Stone of understanding of all that we are, certainly from our Western perspective.There are others of course and if one includes the Eastern epics, myths etc; well , we'll be pouring libations upon the altars of the Gods from here on in.
That was so awesome. I genuinely don’t trust anyone’s taste leaving hate comments about this lol
This is the biggest plot twist in history and this is INSANE
William Shatner! Shatner hands the robes to the Narrator in the opening prologue of this film. My Intro to Theater prof showed us this film and pointed to Shatner.
Superb act❤
Coming to you live from my high school english class!
Greek tragedy at its best. The masks are amazing!
William Hutt and William Shatner within the first three minutes!
POV you stumble into bohemian grove 😂😂😂
Very interesting, thank you
In class, we had a discussion regarding modern plays and stories in this kind of style; the one setting, the giant masks, etc. What do you guys think? Could this work?
3 AM (?)
oooo okay (!)
Set a 'ding dang' alarm (ty) ❤ CCC
21:12 I can’t, he’s so dramatic💀💀
It's only because I know what the story of Oedipus is about is why I can glean understand what is being said and meant.
It was tremendous ...... for its time
@1:08:10 lives rent free in my head
I remember reading Oedipus Rex and watching this during my mythology class in high school
Wonderful. Almost puppetry.
i love this
MAN i dont wanna have to watch this for class.
No, you really don't. I just had to. Pro tip, 2x speed is the best way to get through it.
@@darrenhintze7646 yea that’s fair
I don't envy you. I'm watching it for pure enjoyment because it looks awesome.
It looks like a play, but is both shot like & has production values closer to a feature film.
1:10:00 the monologue all the way to the Messenger omg
Does anyone else think the creators of Futurama based their acting robots off of this film? Lol
Sublime
This is excellent beatnik fodder.
Nice drama
This movie needs a theme song that people can hum.
I remember reading this in the 9th grade!
a remarkable piece. It was later written in the African setting by Ola Romiti as 'The God's are not to blame"
naa nako diri 52:58 GOODLUCK SA PA-LITERARY ANALYSIS!!!
a solid 5/10
Thank you for saving my day
Anyways in 2024 say hi to me
Interesting that the beginning describes the sphinx as half bear, just about every adaptation I've seen makes her half lion
Oedipus is surely imitating John Gielgud!
thx!!!!!!!!!
It's like watching a Doctor Who episode in the Tom Baker era.
damn this is deep
I CANT BELIEVE HOW EVERYONE HATED THIS FILM!!! I will make them regret the mean things the reviews said in 1957... just you wait...
Pretty sure that’s Shatner right at the start
remember friends, this is what road rage does to you.
These Eldari look like my security team
Tem como colocar legenda em português?
Manly actors like these are now a form of hate in most theaters
Did you hear the story of Oedipus, it was motherfucking gold.
Something's always up with the comment section of these videos
Teachers assigned their high school students to watch this play on youtube.
@@greenleaph5145 if you scroll down enough, you'll find two active commenters
does anyone know about subs for this movie?
What's this?👸
Whats this? This is A three AM showing, (edit: location depending)
Helen... rise and shine 🎉 ⏰
_Hi, my dearest Helen! This is a play written by Sófocles in ancient Greece, filmed here by a Theatrical director 66 years ago! I played Antigone by Sófocles here on the stage about 34 years ago...He's a master of tragedy! Even so this old movie worthwhile to be seen as a classic play from Greek History! I hope you enjoy it here on CCC movie chat at live! God bless you always, my Sweet Helen from my heart!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤
@@paulodipe1343Thank u Paulo dear ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤👸❤❤❤❤❤💃
@@e.s.l.1083Thank u friend ❤❤❤❤❤👸
@@helenpoornima5126 _Aww, my dearest Helen! I'm so glad that you had liked my comments! Thanks a lot for your so Lovelly Kindness! God bless you always!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤