The Bacchae (2019) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2019, The Bacchae is a notable film.

What it’s about. Set in the modern era, Dionysus (God of wine and ecstasy) returns to his hometown in order to clear his mother's name and punish the insolent city for not allowing its citizens to worship him. The clash between Dionysus, played as a modern-day rock star, and his cousin Pentheus, the uncompromising and moralistic king of the city, examines the consequences of a general public that blindly follows two vastly different leaders. Dionysus represents unbridled freedom and excess while on the other end of the spectrum, Pentheus epitomizes excessive law, order and rigidity. As society slides into fear and tribalism, its citizens' rationale becomes clouded as they blindly take orders and pick sides rather than seek moderation and rationality.

Who’s in it. The Bacchae stars Brian D. Coats as Tiresias.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bacchae page.