7.8National Theatre Live: Phèdre · 2009
National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009) is a Drama film directed by Robin Lough, starring Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga.
Drama
7.8Overview
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".
Cast
Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung, John Shrapnel, Margaret Tyzack, Wendy Morgan, Stanley Townsend
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What is "National Theatre Live: Phèdre" about?
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".
When was "National Theatre Live: Phèdre" released?
National Theatre Live: Phèdre was released in 2009.
Who stars in "National Theatre Live: Phèdre"?
The cast includes Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Chipo Chung.
