Fedra movie poster

Fedra

September 25, 1909 0h 9m

Originally released in 1909. Fedra is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Oreste Gherardini. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Carlo Duse, Ciro Galvani, and Italia Vitaliani

Synopsis

In the beautifully coloured Phèdre, we witness how the Greek queen Fedra takes revenge on her stepson Hippolytus after he rejects her advances. The lead role is played by Italia Vitaliani, cousin of the famed Eleonora Duse and herself a prominent stage actress. Eye previously rediscovered and restored her once-lost film La madre (1917).

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 25, 1909 116 years ago
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Runtime 0h 9m 9 minutes total
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Società Italiana Cines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fedra about?

In the beautifully coloured Phèdre, we witness how the Greek queen Fedra takes revenge on her stepson Hippolytus after he rejects her advances. The lead role is played by Italia Vitaliani, cousin ...

Who directed Fedra?

Fedra was directed by Oreste Gherardini.

How long is Fedra?

Fedra has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).

When was Fedra released?

Fedra was released on September 25, 1909 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fedra?

The main cast of Fedra includes Carlo Duse, Ciro Galvani, Italia Vitaliani.