National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009)
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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.

Release: Jun 25, 2009

Duration: 2h 5m

Genres: Drama

Country: United Kingdom

Quality: HD

Actors: Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel

Director: Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough

IMDb: 9.5/10

Keywords:National Theatre Live: Phèdre #stage play#filmed theater