National Theatre Live: Antigone

In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
92 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
92 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 31, 2012
Season
2012
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
National Theatre
Genres
Drama
Country
GB

Tags

stage play50%live theatre50%filmed theater50%

Description

In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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