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.
Absolutely, riveting. It was worth the 50 + years wait for this Tyrone Guthrie production! It is so interesting how the intense stylization of presentation draws the viewer into a real that is more real than most that passes as such these days. I've seen quite a few productions of this and none of them approached the level of TRAGEDY that this version most certainly does. This was absolutely gripping for me from beginning to end. Thank you again for posting.
@@gregoryblaska1586 You waited 50 years for THIS? You old as HELL hahahahaha. The other dead giveaway to you being old as hell is the fact you felt the need to repeat my own words back at me, some "My name is Skylar White 'yo' " type shit. Idk why but old people always pull that move to be sassy.
@@KhoaNguyen-lm5uv The reference I was making was to this particular Tyrone Guthrie production which was performed in 1957 and released in the US somewhat later. As with your predecessor, it would be helpful to actually read and thoroughly absorb what I wrote before making an unsolicited and completely irrelevant-to-my-post corrective statement. Thank you.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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?
Very little records pertaining to Classical Greek Theatre is extant unfortunately, it's extremely hard to say. There is a lot of deduction and speculation involved, and an element of actual archaeology involved with finding out about the production of these plays. From what I've learned the staging and acting was in a similar fashion to this video. However, 5th century tragedies had a much more bare-bones cast than this, with only 3 actors who actually spoke lines (excluding the chorus). Only 3 speaking characters can be on stage at once- if another character needs to be introduced, one actor has to leave, change costume/mask and re-enter as another character. I wish we had more information on these things as well- 5th Century Athens, such an inspiring and fertile point of human creativity
_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!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤
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.
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?
The acting on this is just next level
the slow, still movements
This was really good. Such a great play, such a great version!
Absolutely, riveting. It was worth the 50 + years wait for this Tyrone Guthrie production! It is so interesting how the intense stylization of presentation draws the viewer into a real that is more real than most that passes as such these days. I've seen quite a few productions of this and none of them approached the level of TRAGEDY that this version most certainly does. This was absolutely gripping for me from beginning to end. Thank you again for posting.
50 years wait? My guy, this story is from 429 BC
@@sparrow_solas "MY GUY", it is for this specific production I've waited for 50 years. Read what I wrote.
@@gregoryblaska1586 You waited 50 years for THIS? You old as HELL hahahahaha. The other dead giveaway to you being old as hell is the fact you felt the need to repeat my own words back at me, some "My name is Skylar White 'yo' " type shit. Idk why but old people always pull that move to be sassy.
@@gregoryblaska1586 it is technically 50 years + since 429 BC tho
@@KhoaNguyen-lm5uv The reference I was making was to this particular Tyrone Guthrie production which was performed in 1957 and released in the US somewhat later. As with your predecessor, it would be helpful to actually read and thoroughly absorb what I wrote before making an unsolicited and completely irrelevant-to-my-post corrective statement. Thank you.
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's wonderful that someone put up a higher quality video of this.
William Hutt doing the prologue, with a 26 year old William Shatner handing him his character mask.
❤❤❤❤OMG !!! SUPERB !!! BRAVO... Director, actors, costumes, everything!! Marvellous
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.
''call no man fortunate that is not dead, the dead are free''
Yes, thank you! I've been trying to find this version forever.
This proves that C³ is the best curated movie channel on RUclips 😊
I am looking forward to this. I have wanted to see this 'theatrically legendary' version for a long time.
a true masterpiece. better than any movie released today.
It' s great to see that in ancient theatre with greek actress.
i enjoyed this the way the play was done originally in greece an unique and unusual way to see the play in modern times🙂
This is absolute master piece displayed in It's outmost form
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
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!😮
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for the cultural experience
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
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
Great work ever seen from Greek, picture clear, dialogue clear, cosmetic fine
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.
Fantastic display of originality ❤
These Masks are fantastic ❤
Very interesting, thank you
This is fantastic.
30:00 Episode - 2
48:43 ODE-2
50:10 Episode - 3
1:00:20 Ode -3
1:03:00 Episode - 4
1:09:40 Ode-4
Very helpful for students of eng.literature
My friends and I have started quoting 45:28 randomly
Club 45.28 is for throat defilement.
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.
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
Superb act❤
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.
“OUTSTANDING “!!!!!!!!!
This is the biggest plot twist in history and this is INSANE
Greek tragedy at its best. The masks are amazing!
I had to watch this for theatre very interesting to say the least
Thanks!
i love this
William Hutt and William Shatner within the first three minutes!
3 AM (?)
oooo okay (!)
Set a 'ding dang' alarm (ty) ❤ CCC
💯 Certified Hood Classic
@1:08:10 lives rent free in my head
45:31 When Burger King is closed and you wanted a Whopper. 😂
ROID RAGE
This is excellent beatnik fodder.
POV you stumble into bohemian grove 😂😂😂
Oedipus is surely imitating John Gielgud!
Wonderful. Almost puppetry.
It looks like a play, but is both shot like & has production values closer to a feature film.
"Whoever slew Lios might turn a hand against me"
Well, he wasn't wrong.
thx!!!!!!!!!
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?
a remarkable piece. It was later written in the African setting by Ola Romiti as 'The God's are not to blame"
Sublime
I remember reading this in the 9th grade!
Does anyone else think the creators of Futurama based their acting robots off of this film? Lol
Nice drama
45:26 is hilarious. That scream haha
a solid 5/10
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.
damn this is deep
1:10:00 the monologue all the way to the Messenger omg
Merci thanks à lot cult est-ce que tu aurais le film en français je suis prof de français ça serait peut-être pour ma classe😊
naa nako diri 52:58 GOODLUCK SA PA-LITERARY ANALYSIS!!!
21:12 I can’t, he’s so dramatic💀💀
Pretty sure that’s Shatner right at the start
O melhor de todos é do Pasolini
does anyone know about subs for this movie?
These Eldari look like my security team
Did you hear the story of Oedipus, it was motherfucking gold.
It's like watching a Doctor Who episode in the Tom Baker era.
I CANT BELIEVE HOW EVERYONE HATED THIS FILM!!! I will make them regret the mean things the reviews said in 1957... just you wait...
Manly actors like these are now a form of hate in most theaters
Was there a written documentation of the acting style of the Classic Greek Theatre? Not counting paintings on jars...
Very little records pertaining to Classical Greek Theatre is extant unfortunately, it's extremely hard to say. There is a lot of deduction and speculation involved, and an element of actual archaeology involved with finding out about the production of these plays. From what I've learned the staging and acting was in a similar fashion to this video. However, 5th century tragedies had a much more bare-bones cast than this, with only 3 actors who actually spoke lines (excluding the chorus). Only 3 speaking characters can be on stage at once- if another character needs to be introduced, one actor has to leave, change costume/mask and re-enter as another character. I wish we had more information on these things as well- 5th Century Athens, such an inspiring and fertile point of human creativity
There weren’t stage directions if that’s what you mean. We just have the texts
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
Pls persion caption
I called my feline friend Oedipus.
Get a dog and name him Oedipus Rex
🎭 king
I wonder if Zack Snyder was ever inspired by the visuals of this play? 🤔
Which one was Willman Shatner?
Probably the one being over dramatic
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!_ 🤩🤩🤗🤗❤❤
The unknown
It must be re inacted with modern technology.
Oedipiss on symblos I know my name matches
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@Sandu...T1
Eow
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قاعه a الي راح يمثلون احب اگلكم راح نصير مضحك.
جامعه بغداد ؟؟
@@yosrabd2002 لا واسط
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NOOOOO
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