Flixtheatre

National Theatre Live: Phèdre

"The result is carnage."

2009 125 min 9.5

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 2009-06-25
Production: National Theatre