A great cast and production which has adapted this classical Greek play for the cinema. The story is written squarely from the female perspective as suggested by the title, following three key women the day after Troy has been seized and all the men killed. What remains of the women now lament their loss and question what will become of them now. There's no question of any kind of rescue or escape, they have only really to learn their fate from their victors. The former queen bitterly reflects on her former role and kingdom and the fact all her sons are now dead. Her daughter as well has gone mad, a superb performance. The film does feel quite theatrical and staged but I think that's the point. The dusty location though, looking so hot and dry is pretty well done and I was very impressed with the fire destroying the city. There's very little music it instead lets the performances shine. One death in particular comes to highlight the suffering of the trojans. All the cast are superb in this. My favourite part was Helen passionate and defiant being taken to task by the former Queen and mother in law I suppose.
Review of The Trojan Women
