Phèdre
Synopsis
Hèdre is queen but doesn't love the king. She prefers his son Hippolytus, whom he had from a first marriage, to Theseus. A guilty love, hidden by feigned hatred, that makes her suffer and perish, and that she can't keep from confessing as soon as she hears of the king's death. But Hippolyte doesn't love her. And the monarch is only wounded. Ashamed, the queen can no longer look at him. Oenone, her confidante, tries to save her by making the king believe that the outrage comes from his son. Fanned by Theseus, the fury of the gods strikes Hippolytus. The adulteress kills herself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Metge
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Racine
- Original Title
- Phèdre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Azor Films, Love Streams Productions, INA, Odéon Théâtre de l'Europe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Metge
Jean Racine
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Metge
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phèdre
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What is Phèdre about?
Hèdre is queen but doesn't love the king. She prefers his son Hippolytus, whom he had from a first marriage, to Theseus. A guilty love, hidden by feigned hatred, that makes her suffer and perish, and that she can't keep from confessing as soon as she hears of the king's death. But Hippolyte doesn't love her. And the monarch is only wounded. Ashamed, the queen can no longer look at him. Oenone, her confidante, tries to save her by making the king believe that the outrage comes from his son. Fanned by Theseus, the fury of the gods strikes Hippolytus. The adulteress kills herself.
Who directed Phèdre?
Phèdre was directed by Stéphane Metge.
Who stars in Phèdre?
The principal cast of Phèdre includes Dominique Blanc, Eric Ruf, Pascal Greggory, Michel Duchaussoy, Christiane Cohendy.
When was Phèdre released and how long is it?
Phèdre was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.