Phaidros
Synopsis
Phaidros is based on Plato's eponymous dialogue and plays in an LBQT+ milieu of a present-day metropolis. The actor Emil is meant to embody the character of the poet Phaedrus in a battle of words with Werner Maria, who slips into the role of Socrates. When the borders between friendship and sexual initiation soon blur beyond the events on stage, too, the shrill, carnivalesque scenario turns into grotesque love triangles and quadrangles, which ultimately even cause a casualty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mara Mattuschka
- Screenplay & Story
- Mara Mattuschka
- Original Score
- Roumen Dimitrov
- Original Title
- Phaidros
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Minus Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mara Mattuschka
Mara Mattuschka
Roumen Dimitrov
Mara Mattuschka
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Mara Mattuschka
Director
Mara Mattuschka
Writer
Mara Mattuschka
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phaidros
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What is Phaidros about?
Phaidros is based on Plato's eponymous dialogue and plays in an LBQT+ milieu of a present-day metropolis. The actor Emil is meant to embody the character of the poet Phaedrus in a battle of words with Werner Maria, who slips into the role of Socrates. When the borders between friendship and sexual initiation soon blur beyond the events on stage, too, the shrill, carnivalesque scenario turns into grotesque love triangles and quadrangles, which ultimately even cause a casualty.
Who directed Phaidros?
Phaidros was directed by Mara Mattuschka.
Who stars in Phaidros?
The principal cast of Phaidros includes Julian Sharp, Alexander E. Fennon, Nicola Filippelli, May Teodosio, Tamara Mascara.
When was Phaidros released and how long is it?
Phaidros was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Phaidros?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phaidros was composed by Roumen Dimitrov.