A talented ensemble cast bring Euripides masterpiece to life. The Bacchae (also called The Bacchants or Bakchai in Greek) tells the story of the god Dionysus who comes to the city of Thebes disguised as a charismatic young man accompanied by a throng of erotic female maenads. The immortal play is a study in fanatical religions and confronts the personal balance that we all must find between order and spontaneity.

• James ThomasDirector

Bacchae Staging for PBS

Release date

September 27, 2009

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama

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