Penthesilea, the first of six films made by Laura Mulvey and Peter Wollen, traverses thousands of years to look at the image of the Amazonian woman in myth. It asks, among other questions, is the Amazonian woman a rare strong female image or is she a figure derived from male phantasy? The film explores the complexities of such questions, but does not seek any concrete answers.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Documentary, Drama
Release:
January 1974
Production:
Laura Mulvey-Peter Wollen
Cast:
Debra Dolnansky, Michael Thomas, Jan Creighton, Jim Goode, Lisa Kephart, Pat Kerwin, Whit MacLaughlin, Kristine Nielsen, Brian Reich, Jerry Stropnicky, Ann Woodworth, Peter Wollen, Grace McKeaney
Tags:
feminism, mythology, greek mythology, art, montage, choreography, class prejudice, essay film, woman director, women's suffrage, amazon women, stage performance
