National Theatre Live: Phèdre
National Theatre Live: Phèdre
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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.
Released Jun 25, 2009
Runtime 2h 5min
Genre Drama
Actor Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga
Director Nicholas Hytner & Robin Lough
Production National Theatre