Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (movie)

Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (movie)

  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Coky Giedroyc
  • Genre: Comedy, History
  • Release date: 9/5/1995
  • Run time: 52 min.

Movie description

Specially commissioned by the British Film Institute and Channel 4, this pseudo-biography shows how Aristophanes became the father of political satire and why his theatrical innovations are still staples of the contemporary theatre.

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Robert Glenister

Robert Glenister

Role(s): Aristophanes

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Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Role(s): Adonia

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Patrick Barlow

Patrick Barlow

Role(s): Cephisophon

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Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Role(s): Aristophanes' mother

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Dexter Fletcher

Dexter Fletcher

Role(s): Aristophanes' son

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