Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons

"Penthesilea: Queen of the Amazons" (1974) is a documentary film exploring the image of the Amazonian woman in Greek mythology, examining whether this figure represents a rare strong female icon or a product of male fantasy. The film features Debra Dolnansky as Penthesilea, and delves into themes of feminism, class prejudice, and the role of women's suffrage, all through the lens of art and performance.