A Dream of Passion
| A Dream of Passion | |
|---|---|
 French Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Jules Dassin |
| Written by | Jules Dassin Euripides (play) Minoas Volonakis |
| Produced by | Giorgos Arvanitis |
| Starring | Melina Mercouri Ellen Burstyn |
| Cinematography | Giorgos Arvanitis |
| Edited by | Georges Klotz |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Greece |
| Languages | English Greek |
A Dream of Passion (Greek: Κραυγή Γυναικών, translit. Kravgi gynaikon) is a 1978 Greek drama film directed by Jules Dassin. The story follows Melina Mercouri as Maya, an actress playing Medea, who seeks out Brenda Collins, portrayed by Ellen Burstyn, a woman who is in jail for murdering her own children to punish her husband for his infidelity.
Cast
- Melina Mercouri as Maya / Medea
- Ellen Burstyn as Brenda Collins
Awards
It was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It was also nominated for the Golden Palm at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.[1] Ellen Burstyn's performance was nominated for the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress.
References
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: A Dream of Passion". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
External links
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