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Seven Against Thebes

Seven Against Thebes

Jan 31, 1983 · 1h 28m

Director

Yannis Tsarouchis, Giorgos Oikonomou

Overview

Seven Against Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας, Hepta epi Thēbas; Latin: Septem contra Thebas) is the third play in an Oedipus-themed trilogy produced by Aeschylus in 467 BC. The trilogy is sometimes referred to as the Oedipodea.[2] It concerns the battle between an Argive army, led by seven champions including Polynices who were called the Seven against Thebes, and the army of Thebes led by Eteocles and his supporters. The trilogy won the first prize at the Athens City Dionysia.

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What is Seven Against Thebes about?

Seven Against Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας, Hepta epi Thēbas; Latin: Septem contra Thebas) is the third play in an Oedipus-themed trilogy produced by Aeschylus in 467 BC. The trilogy is sometimes referred to as the Oedipodea.[2] It concerns the battle between an Argive army, led by seven champions including Polynices who were called the Seven against Thebes, and the army of Thebes led…

When was Seven Against Thebes released?

Seven Against Thebes was released on January 31, 1983.

How long is Seven Against Thebes?

Seven Against Thebes runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who directed Seven Against Thebes?

Seven Against Thebes was directed by Yannis Tsarouchis and Giorgos Oikonomou.

Who is in the cast of Seven Against Thebes?

The cast of Seven Against Thebes includes Giorgos Orfanos (Eteocles), Antigoni Amanitou (Antigone), Nikos Zampetis, Kimon Rigopoulos and Minas Konstadopoulos.

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