
Penelope's Condition
1976-01-01 · 10 min · ★ 8.0
A reinterpretation of the Greek legend of Penelope, ”the most faithful of wives”, who waited 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return from The Trojan War. In this animation, the two of them are presented in a more modern setting. While Odysseus is busy exploring the universe in his space rocket, Penelope is stuck at home, taking care of the children, showing how traditional gender roles say men should work, while women stay at home.
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- Luminiţa Cazacu
- Production companies
- Studioul Cinematografic Animafilm
- Countries
- Romania
- Status
- Released
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Toma CaragiuNarator
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