A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.
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Anne Caprile
- Santippe
- (as Anna Caprile)
Giuseppe Mannajuolo
- Apollodoro
- (as Bepy Mannaiuolo)
Antonio Alfonso
- Eutifrone
- (uncredited)
Iván Almagro
- Ermogene
- (uncredited)
Román Ariznavarreta
- Calicle
- (uncredited)
Simón Arriaga
- Servitore della cicuta
- (uncredited)
Bernardo Ballester
- Teofrasto
- (uncredited)
Ángel Blanco
- Efigene
- (uncredited)
César Bonet
- Prete
- (uncredited)
Roberto Cruz
- Un vecchio
- (uncredited)
Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld
- Fedro
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaHe reconstructed Athens with the use of a mirror/prism, with the Schufftan effect (Metropolis). He also used the Pacino telephoto lens, remote controlled and it had a monitor, so he could control, view and create very intense long shots.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Roberto Rossellini: Il mestiere di uomo (1997)
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This made for television film by Roberto Rossellini is a good introduction to Greek philosopher Socrates.
Apart from his feature films,Italian director Roberto Rossellini was famous for some of his films which were made for television.It was in these films that he told the stories of some of the greatest philosophers who took birth on earth. Among these films one can mention the names of films about Blaise Pascal,Saint Augustine,René Descartes and Socrates.The film 'Socrates' is not a biography per se.It does not show all the important events which took place in the life of Socrates.It is an important film not only for viewers of cinema and television but also for admirers of philosophy.As a filmmaker,apart from 'Socrates', Rossellini reveals a lot about the times in which the great philosopher flourished.One gets to see the state of Athens when Socrates was condemned.The film 'Socrates' was not shot in Greece but most viewers wouldn't be able to recognize that the locations used in the film are in Spain.Locations are of less importance if the cast is good.This is one reason why actor Jean Sylvère has done a great job.He is perfect in his role as 'Socrates'.He looks so convincing as if the real Greek philosopher is in our midst.This is one of the main points of this film.
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- FilmCriticLalitRao
- Jan 18, 2016
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