The Oedipus Project

2020·Movie
1h 14min

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The Oedipus Project fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Society, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

The Oedipus Project is an innovative new digital initiative by Theater of War Productions that will present acclaimed actors performing scenes from Sophocles’ Oedipus the King as a catalyst for powerful, healing online conversations about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon diverse communities throughout the world. Sophocles’ ancient play, written and performed in 429 BC during the time of a plague that killed one-third of the Athenian population, is a timeless story of arrogant leadership, ignored prophecy, and a pestilence that ravages the city of Thebes. At the time the play was first performed, the audience would have been reeling in the wake of a pestilence and its economic, political, and social aftermath. Seen through this lens Oedipus the King appears to have been a powerful public health tool for helping Athenians communalize the trauma of the plague, through a story that is as relevant now as it was in its own time.
Classical adaptationTheatrical performanceSocial commentaryEmotional processingPhilosophical dramaHistorical relevanceTragedyDialogue-drivenPandemic themesPsychological exploration

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Is The Oedipus Project worth watching?

100
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Oedipus Project rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Oedipus Project?

1 h 14 min

The Oedipus Project runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is The Oedipus Project in?

English

It was made in English.

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