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Phaedra

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Original title

Phaedra

Year

1962

Running time

115 min.

Country

France

Director

Jules Dassin

Screenwriter

Jules Dassin, Margarita Lymberaki. Play: Eurípides

Cast

Music

Mikis Theodorakis

Cinematography

Jacques Natteau (B&W)

Producer

Co-production France-Greece-United States;

Joele, Melinafilm, Jorilie

Genre

Drama

Movie Groups

Euripides Adaptations

Synopsis

A retelling of the Greek myth of Phaedra. In modern Greece, Alexis's father, an extremely wealthy shipping magnate, marries the younger, fiery Phaedra. When Alexis meets his stepmother, sparks fly and the two begin an affair. What will the Fates bring this family? Alexis's roadster and the music of Bach figure in the conclusion.

Awards: 1962: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design (B&W)

1962: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actress - Drama (Melina Mercouri)

1962: BAFTA Awards: Nominated to Best Film & Best Foreign Actress (Mercouri)

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Phaedra

1962

Jules Dassin

6.5

(309)