A powerful update of Sophocles’ tragedy is set in modern Montreal, where Antigone, a 17-year-old teen in an Algerian refugee family, courageously takes her brother’s side in a fight against law and authority.
Canada | 2019 | Sophie Deraspe
Winner of five 2020 Canadian Screen Awards (Canada’s Oscars) including Best Motion Picture and Best Actress, this powerful update of Sophocles’ tragedy is set in modern Montreal, where Antigone (newcomer Nahéma Ricci), a 17-year-old teen in an Algerian refugee family, courageously takes her brother’s side in a fight against law and authority. “Supple and impassioned.” –Variety. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 109 min.
Antigone, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 1/1 thru at least 1/21 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have seven days to watch it.
https://watch.eventive.org/antigonecl/play/5fd9249333cb0200614e7537
Antigone, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 1/1 thru at least 1/21 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have seven days to watch it.
2021/01/01 - 2021/01/21
Online/Virtual Space