Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos(2015)
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos Synopsis
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015) is a documentary film directed by Jack Macinnes, released on May 6, 2015 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Margaret Mountford. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Macinnes
- Writers:
- Jack Macinnes
- Producers:
- Sally Thomas
- Production:
- Maya Vision International, BBC
- Status:
- Released
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jack Macinnes, written by Jack Macinnes, produced by Sally Thomas.
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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos was released on May 6, 2015 and runs for 1h.
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Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.