National Theatre Live: Phèdre

A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
125 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
125 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 25, 2009
Season
2009
Average Score
78%
Mean Score
78%
Ratings
5
Popularity
5
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
National Theatre
Genres
Drama
Country
GB

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Description

A new English adaptation of the classic French tragedy Phèdre by Jean Racine (1639-1699). It retells the ancient Greek tale of the wife of the Atenian King Theseus, who conceived a forbidden love for his son (by an earlier wife) Hyppolytus. All ends badly for all. One of the first five episodes also released on terrestrial TV on a 2009 BBC TV series titled "National Theatre Live".

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Japanese

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Staff

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