Penelope's Condition (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1976, Penelope's Condition is a comedy and animation film directed by Luminiţa Cazacu, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Penelope's Condition stars Toma Caragiu as Narator and Octavian Cotescu as voce.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Penelope's Condition sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penelope's Condition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penelope's Condition tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penelope's Condition (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penelope's Condition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penelope's Condition worth watching?
- Penelope's Condition holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Penelope's Condition?
- Penelope's Condition stars Toma Caragiu and Octavian Cotescu.
- When was Penelope's Condition released?
- Penelope's Condition was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.