Events
Classics Film Series: Medea (1969)
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description
The 2015 Classics Film and Stage series “Mimesis” will aim to show students how ancient texts continue to translate into modern literatures and productions when it begins September 16.
David Crane, assistant professor of classics, said the value of the series for both classics and non-classics majors lies in the heightened awareness of the enduring charms of classical traditions.
“It’s fascinating to trace how adaptable classical plots have proved to be across different media and cultures,” Crane said. “This series aims to showcase that diversity to its fullest, from a gospel music rendition of Oedipus’ final days to a cartoon version of the violent and troubled hero, Hercules.”
All screenings will take place at 6 p.m. in room 176 in Lake Michigan Hall on the Allendale Campus.
- September 16 - “Clash of the Titans” (Desmond Davis, 1981)
- October 7 - “Gospel at Colonus (Bob Telson and Lee Breuer, 1985)
- November 11 – “Medea” (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1969)
- December 2 – “Alexander” (Oliver Stone, 2004)
- December 9 – “Hercules” (Ron Clements and John Musker, 1997)
The series is sponsored by the Classics Department.
Contact
Prof. David Crane <[email protected]>