The Tempest (1979)
When: Wednesday, July 13th | 22:00
Where: 260 Peiraios Street | Free Entrance
Within the Athens & Epidaurus Festival framework and the «Shakespeare in the City» tribute
Director: Derek Jarman
Cast: Peter Bull, David Meyer, Neil Cunningham
Duration: 92'
Twelve years after the loss of the Duchy of Milan because of his brother’s Antonio scheming, Prospero finds himself abandoned on a desert island with his daughter Miranda, having however captured the secrets of witchcraft.
The twist of fate that will bring Antonio’s ship close to the island will trigger a tempest, resulted by Prospero’s tamed powers, which will restore the order of things.
Jarman puts his heretic signature on Shakespeare’s final act, an anthem on the restrain that is required in power and strength. «The Tempest» is a visually vivid creation which intelligently covers its tiny budget by providing the appropriate space for themes such as revenge, punishment and reconciliation.
Nektarios Sakkas
