National Theatre Live: Medea 2014

Name: National Theatre Live: Medea
Released: 2014-09-04
Cast: Helen McCrory, Michaela Coel, Dominic Rowan, Danny Sapani, Clemmie Sveaas

Synopsis:

Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

Directed by:	Ross MacGibbon
Release date:	2014-09-04
Runtime:	90 minutes
Tagline:	Medea. By Euripides in a new version by Ben Power. Helen McCrory takes the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy.
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