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Medea
Medea
Medea
1988
Drama
TV Movie
1h 16m
A shocking look into the disturbed mind of a woman who has been scorned and left. Medea's revenge is horrible but never unbelievable. She does what every sane person would do, when deprived of all that she loves.

Directed by:

Lars von Trier
Lars-von-Trier
80 total credits
Lars von Trier is born in 1956 and graduated from The Danish Film School in 1983 and is without a doubt the director who has contributed most to the renewal of Danish film and has made a great impact on the new 1990's generation, not least because of his central role in Dogme 95. Internationally Lars von Trier is also among the danish directors who has drawn attention to Danish film. His cinematic work ranges from avant garde films to innovative explorations of some of the classical film genres. (trust-film.dk)

Writers:

Lars von Trier
Lars-von-Trier
80 total credits
Lars von Trier is born in 1956 and graduated from The Danish Film School in 1983 and is without a doubt the director who has contributed most to the renewal of Danish film and has made a great impact on the new 1990's generation, not least because of his central role in Dogme 95. Internationally Lars von Trier is also among the danish directors who has drawn attention to Danish film. His cinematic work ranges from avant garde films to innovative explorations of some of the classical film genres. (trust-film.dk)
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Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl-Theodor-Dreyer
51 total credits
Considered by many to be one of history's greatest directors, Denmark's Carl Theodor Dreyer is most well known for 1932's The Passion of Joan of Arc. His beautifully-shot films tend to concentrate on the human condition, and stand out for their simplicity and intelligence.
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Euripides
Euripides
14 total credits
Euripides has 14 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Medea, Iphigenia, Electra and The Trojan Women
,
Preben Thomsen
Preben-Thomsen
1 total credit
Preben Thomsen has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea

Starring:

Udo Kier
Udo-Kier
133 total credits
Udo Kie is a German actor, known primarily for his work in horror and exploitation movies. Udo Kier began his acting career as a protégé of film director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He has starred in many vampire movies, such as Blood for Dracula, produced by Andy Warhol and directed by Paul Morrissey (1974), Blade (1998), Modern Vampire and Shadow of the Vampire (2000), both as vampire and human... (Wikipedia)
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Solbjørg Højfeldt
Solbjrg-Hjfeldt
8 total credits
Solbjørg Højfeldt has 8 credits at Criticker, including: Flickering Lights, Brothers, Medea, Nocturne and Velsignelsen
,
Kirsten Olesen
Kirsten-Olesen
8 total credits
Kirsten Olesen has 8 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Befrielsesbilleder, Matador, As in Heaven and Frit fald
,
Henning Jensen
Henning-Jensen
13 total credits
Henning Jensen has 13 credits at Criticker, including: Europa, Medea, Kandidaten, Sandheden om mænd and What No One Knows
,
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Preben-Lerdorff-Rye
6 total credits
Preben Lerdorff Rye has 6 credits at Criticker, including: Ordet, Day of Wrath, Medea, En fremmed banker på and Lyntoget
,
Baard Owe
Baard-Owe
19 total credits
Baard Owe has 19 credits at Criticker, including: Headhunters, The Kingdom, Gertrud, Medea and O' Horten
,
Ludmilla Glinska
Ludmilla-Glinska
1 total credit
Ludmilla Glinska has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea
,
Vera Gebuhr
Vera-Gebuhr
10 total credits
Vera Gebuhr has 10 credits at Criticker, including: Gertrud, Medea, Wolfgang, Kispus and Afgrunden
,
Dick Kaysø
Dick-Kays
11 total credits
Dick Kaysø has 11 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Valhalla, Krummerne, Julefrokosten and Ridder Lykke
,
Mette Munk Plum
Mette-Munk-Plum
4 total credits
Mette Munk Plum has 4 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Resten af livet, Baby Doll and Home Sweet Home
,
Richard Kilde
Richard-Kilde
1 total credit
Richard Kilde has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea
,
Jonny Kilde
Jonny-Kilde
1 total credit
Jonny Kilde has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Denmark

Language:

Danish

Medea

1988
Drama
TV Movie
1h 16m
Avg Percentile 56.42% from 192 total ratings

Ratings & Reviews

(191)
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Rated 23 Oct 2018
4
55th
i briefly wondered how exactly this was a tribute to dreyer, then i remembered antichrist was dedicated to tarkovsky lol
Rated 07 Sep 2014
40
19th
Ambitious - but not very good.
Rated 17 Oct 2015
95
97th
What a grat epic from Trier! This is one of the most conscious historical films as regards to form. Trier uses a worn off imagery and confines the image to 4:3 (which is in accordance with the narrow scope of the subject and the suffocation of Medea) but searches for the sublime and mythical reality of the antiquity. One of the most unique movies I've ever seen. Especially the last parts were both poetic, brutal, dream-like and full of emotions.
Rated 02 Oct 2013
78
58th
77.500
Rated 10 Jul 2012
60
22nd
terrific original story by euripides turned into a boring and none-saying movie, all filmed with shitty video quality. not my cup of tea.
Rated 06 Feb 2012
65
54th
It was beautifully shot but it was a bit difficult to appreciate that because it was filmed in such a low quality format and, as I understand it, made to look even grainier in post-production. I was a little bored at times, I'll admit, but it was a good early film by an amazing director.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
78
24th
As a massive Von Trier buff I feel that this a must see as a technical precursor to Europa. That being said the Dreyer script is somewhat problematic and isn't necessarily a natural work for the director. That being said it is a must see for all Von Trier fans and eventually picks up into a solid adaptation albeit one without a raison d'etre.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
76
39th
Lars Von Trier here makes use of a script by Carl Dreyer, and while it's his weakest feature, his inventiveness shines through, especially in the third act. The change of setting, from ancient Greece to Dark Ages Denmark, adds a feeling of desolation which reinforces the tragedy of the story--more effectively, in fact, than the script, which is fairly thin. The acting is fine, though, and the visual style is strong, especially the final images of Jason madly dashing about an empty field.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
94
89th
pithy review: an unforgettable scorned woman. date viewed: 6/5/10 cons: play this is based on finished third out of three in 431 BC contest. protagonist has issues. pros: nobody remembers the first and second place finishers, let alone still makes movies with them as their basis. great acting, unique visual style..... recommendation: thumbs up....even though you may find it uncomfortable to watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
82nd
Very well done, however I'm not convinced that the changes to the plot were an improvement. A very long time since I saw this.
Rated 02 Jan 2007
82
70th
Medeia estreava há 35 anos na Dinamarca. Von Trier dos anos 80 é o melhor Von Trier, depois ele deixou seu narcisismo tomar conta do seu trabalho e só foi ladeira abaixo, talvez Medea não seja tão vigoroso quanto a versão do Pasolini, mas ainda é um grande filme. Plus: Vi a primeira vez esse filme numa gravação em VHS da TV a cabo que apareceu entre os meus vídeos, até hoje não sei de quem era esse VHS. DVD Versátil.

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Lars von Trier
Lars-von-Trier
80 total credits
Lars von Trier is born in 1956 and graduated from The Danish Film School in 1983 and is without a doubt the director who has contributed most to the renewal of Danish film and has made a great impact on the new 1990's generation, not least because of his central role in Dogme 95. Internationally Lars von Trier is also among the danish directors who has drawn attention to Danish film. His cinematic work ranges from avant garde films to innovative explorations of some of the classical film genres. (trust-film.dk)

Writers:

Lars von Trier
Lars-von-Trier
80 total credits
Lars von Trier is born in 1956 and graduated from The Danish Film School in 1983 and is without a doubt the director who has contributed most to the renewal of Danish film and has made a great impact on the new 1990's generation, not least because of his central role in Dogme 95. Internationally Lars von Trier is also among the danish directors who has drawn attention to Danish film. His cinematic work ranges from avant garde films to innovative explorations of some of the classical film genres. (trust-film.dk)
,
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl-Theodor-Dreyer
51 total credits
Considered by many to be one of history's greatest directors, Denmark's Carl Theodor Dreyer is most well known for 1932's The Passion of Joan of Arc. His beautifully-shot films tend to concentrate on the human condition, and stand out for their simplicity and intelligence.
,
Euripides
Euripides
14 total credits
Euripides has 14 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Medea, Iphigenia, Electra and The Trojan Women
,
Preben Thomsen
Preben-Thomsen
1 total credit
Preben Thomsen has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea

Starring:

Udo Kier
Udo-Kier
133 total credits
Udo Kie is a German actor, known primarily for his work in horror and exploitation movies. Udo Kier began his acting career as a protégé of film director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He has starred in many vampire movies, such as Blood for Dracula, produced by Andy Warhol and directed by Paul Morrissey (1974), Blade (1998), Modern Vampire and Shadow of the Vampire (2000), both as vampire and human... (Wikipedia)
,
Solbjørg Højfeldt
Solbjrg-Hjfeldt
8 total credits
Solbjørg Højfeldt has 8 credits at Criticker, including: Flickering Lights, Brothers, Medea, Nocturne and Velsignelsen
,
Kirsten Olesen
Kirsten-Olesen
8 total credits
Kirsten Olesen has 8 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Befrielsesbilleder, Matador, As in Heaven and Frit fald
,
Henning Jensen
Henning-Jensen
13 total credits
Henning Jensen has 13 credits at Criticker, including: Europa, Medea, Kandidaten, Sandheden om mænd and What No One Knows
,
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Preben-Lerdorff-Rye
6 total credits
Preben Lerdorff Rye has 6 credits at Criticker, including: Ordet, Day of Wrath, Medea, En fremmed banker på and Lyntoget
,
Baard Owe
Baard-Owe
19 total credits
Baard Owe has 19 credits at Criticker, including: Headhunters, The Kingdom, Gertrud, Medea and O' Horten
,
Ludmilla Glinska
Ludmilla-Glinska
1 total credit
Ludmilla Glinska has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea
,
Vera Gebuhr
Vera-Gebuhr
10 total credits
Vera Gebuhr has 10 credits at Criticker, including: Gertrud, Medea, Wolfgang, Kispus and Afgrunden
,
Dick Kaysø
Dick-Kays
11 total credits
Dick Kaysø has 11 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Valhalla, Krummerne, Julefrokosten and Ridder Lykke
,
Mette Munk Plum
Mette-Munk-Plum
4 total credits
Mette Munk Plum has 4 credits at Criticker, including: Medea, Resten af livet, Baby Doll and Home Sweet Home
,
Richard Kilde
Richard-Kilde
1 total credit
Richard Kilde has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea
,
Jonny Kilde
Jonny-Kilde
1 total credit
Jonny Kilde has just 1 credit at Criticker: Medea

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Denmark

Language:

Danish
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