Protagonist (2006)

Protagonist (2006)
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu offers an unusual look at the simultaneous diversity and commonality of four very different men in this documentary. In Protagonist, Yu recalls the structural format of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides -- whose stories were often marked by human tragedy, the commentary of a chorus of independent observers, and the sudden and unexpected intervention of the divine -- as she chronicles the lives of a thief, a student of martial arts, a preacher who has renounced his past as a homosexual, and a political terrorist. Protagonist was screened in competition as part of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Jessica Yu
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Protagonist

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu offers an unusual look at the simultaneous diversity and commonality of four very different men in this documentary. In Protagonist, Yu recalls the structural format of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides -- whose stories were often marked by human tragedy, the commentary of a chorus of independent observers, and the sudden and unexpected intervention of the divine -- as she chronicles the lives of a thief, a student of martial arts, a preacher who has renounced his past as a homosexual, and a political terrorist. Protagonist was screened in competition as part of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins
Director(s):
Jessica Yu
Writer(s):
Jessica Yu
Producer(s):
Elise PearlsteinSusan WestJessica Yu
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity)
Categories:
DocumentarySpecial Interest
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Charles W.

    i thought this movie was fascinating and beautiful. i like the over arching concept (that life sometimes follows the pattern of a greek drama, namely that people who do not know themselves are destined to suffer) that remained nevertheless unobtrusive. the people interviewed were intelligent and open, and even though they were all very different it was interesting how the film maker showed the common elements in their lives.

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