To win the kingdom of Thessaly back from his uncle, Jason must steal the golden fleece from the barbaric Colchis, where the high priestess Medea is royalty. Medea falls for Jason and aids his quest. Following Jason to Thessaly, Medea is soon abandoned—leading her down a path of shocking vengeance.

With an electric lead performance from opera singer Maria Callas in her only feature-film role, this striking epic from Pier Paolo Pasolini brings ancient myths to vivid life. Ruled by bygone traditions, solemn sorcery, and violent rituals, its world seems to pulsate with a primal, undeniable force.