National Theatre Live: Antigone

Overview

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. When Creon's authority is challenged, a gripping conflict emerges between the power of an individual and the state. Polly Findlay's electric 2012 production brings Sophocles' tragedy into the modern world as a gripping political thriller.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 2012

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

National Theatre

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt14017130