National Theatre Live: Phèdre
The result is carnage.
7.8
2009
2h 5m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
June 25, 2009
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
7.8
(5 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
National Theatre
Overview
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.
