Oedipus Rex

In ancient Greece, Oedipus, the king of Thebes, learns of a prophecy that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Determined to avert this fate, he leaves his adopted parents, only to unknowingly fulfill the prophecy. As plague ravages the city, Oedipus investigates the source of the curse, leading him to a series of devastating revelations about his own identity and past.

Giuliano Montaldo's 1972 adaptation of Sophocles's 'Oedipus Rex' was met with a mixed to positive critical reception, often praised for its visual grandeur and the intensity of its performances, particularly from Christopher Plummer. However, some critics found its approach to the classic tragedy to be somewhat uneven, with debates arising regarding its faithfulness to the source material and its overall impact compared to other interpretations.

• Praised for its ambitious scale and powerful lead performance.

• Some found the adaptation to be visually striking but emotionally distant.

• Felt by some to be a less impactful interpretation of the classic tragedy.

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The film was shot on location in Morocco, which provided a suitably ancient and atmospheric backdrop for the tragic events of Oedipus's story.