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National Theatre Live: Antigone

2012Movie1 h 32 min

79

GreatGoodWatch score

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by: Polly Findlay
Written by: Don Taylor
Music by: Philip Hopkins

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December 31, 2012 · 1 h 32 min · Drama

Released: December 31, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: Antigone worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: Antigone

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Is National Theatre Live: Antigone worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8).

Will I feel good after watching National Theatre Live: Antigone?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is National Theatre Live: Antigone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.