
Medea
She sacrifices something she loves, to harm someone who perhaps she loves even more.
Directed by Lars von Trier
Produced by DR
A classical tragedy of betrayal and maternal rage that descends into dark vengeance, exploring the destructive power of love turned to fury.
Medea after having helped the man she loves, Jason, and given him to birth two children, is driven into fury and vengeful madness after he decides to abandon her to become successor to the throne by marring Glauce, the daughter of Creon, king of Corinth.
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Questions people ask
Does Medea end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is Medea sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Medea easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Medea violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Medea scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Medea
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Medea
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Medea, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Medea, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Medea, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































