National Theatre Live: Phèdre

2 hr 5 min

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2009

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.

Status

Released

Release Date

2009-06-25

Runtime

2 hr 5 min

Votes

5Count | 7.8Average

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Languages

English |

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