9.0National Theatre Live: Antigone · 2012
National Theatre Live: Antigone (2012) is a Drama film directed by Polly Findlay, starring Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Jamie Ballard.
Drama
9.0Overview
In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.
Cast
Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Jamie Ballard, Zoe Aldrich, Luke Newberry, Annabel Scholey, Luke Norris, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
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What is "National Theatre Live: Antigone" about?
In the unstable aftermath of a civil war, Creon, the new King of Thebes, asserts his authority by forbidding anyone from honouring the death of the traitor Polyneices. But Antigone, Polyneices' sister, will not obey. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.
When was "National Theatre Live: Antigone" released?
National Theatre Live: Antigone was released in 2012.
Who stars in "National Theatre Live: Antigone"?
The cast includes Jodie Whittaker, Christopher Eccleston, Jamie Ballard, Zoe Aldrich.
