Isabelle Huppert is the incestuous queen Phaedra in this carnal triptych combining multiple versions of the salacious Greek legend, coming to the 2016 BAM Next Wave Festival Sep 13—18. Context is everything, so get even closer to the show with this curated selection of related articles, sounds and videos. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought below and by posting on social media using #Phaedras.
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Huppert speaks with philosopher Simon Critchley about the tragic and controversial heroine.
A panel of scholars and artists examine how the myth of Phaedra has been reinterpreted to reflect contemporary society—and the timeless truths it continues to reveal.
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Isabelle Huppert: ‘When I act, I don't think about anything’ (The Guardian)
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Myth in Transformation: The Phaedra Project (Princeton)
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Krzysztof Warlikowski (Culture Hub)
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VideoIsabelle Huppert | Talks about her career | Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (YouTube)
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Myth in Transformation: The Phaedra Project (Princeton)
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Krzysztof Warlikowski (Culture Hub)
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