Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons

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Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons

Documentary

Drama

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.

Date: 01/01/1974

Rating: 6.5

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

Debra Dolnansky

Michael Thomas

Jan Creighton

Jim Goode

Lisa Kephart

Pat Kerwin

Whit MacLaughlin

Kristine Nielsen