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Hecuba

Hecuba

Oct 10, 1987 · 1h 32m

Director

Alexis Solomos

Overview

Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son, Polydorus.

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About Hecuba

What is Hecuba about?

Hecuba (Ancient Greek: Ἑκάβη, Hekabē) is a tragedy by Euripides, written c. 424 BC. It takes place after the Trojan War but before the Greeks have departed Troy (roughly the same time as The Trojan Women, another play by Euripides). The central figure is Hecuba, wife of King Priam, formerly queen of the now-fallen city. It depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena and the…

When was Hecuba released?

Hecuba was released on October 10, 1987.

How long is Hecuba?

Hecuba runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who directed Hecuba?

Hecuba was directed by Alexis Solomos.

Who is in the cast of Hecuba?

The cast of Hecuba includes Anna Synodinou (Hecuba), Nikos Tzogias (Polymestor), Giannis Volgis (Agamemnon), Pitsa Kapitsinea (Maid) and Thodoros Moridis (Talthybius).

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