Phaedra
1962·Movie·
·1h 55min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
A violent drama of profane love
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. The young and fiery second wife of an extremely wealthy shipping magnate meets her estranged stepson Alexis and sparks immediately fly. Their love seems doomed from the beginning when she convinces him to come to Paris to meet his father.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalLove Conquers AllForbidden Love
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesForbidden LoveFamily BondsLove Triangle
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jules Dassin, Jacques Natteau, Ginette Diamant-Berger
Written by:
Jules Dassin
Produced by:
Jules Dassin, Noël Howard
Composed by:
Míkis Theodorakis
Cast
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