Phaedra (1962)

In the heart of Greece, the influential shipping magnate Thanos Kyrilis is plagued by a deep-seated longing for reconciliation with his estranged son, Alexis, an art student ensconced in the bustling city of London. Desperate to mend the familial rift, Thanos seeks the assistance of his passionate second wife, Phaedra. Thanos, in an act of love, bestows upon Phaedra an opulent ring, a symbol of their intertwined destinies. Phaedra, a woman weary of her monotonous existence, is the daughter of Thanos's fiercest competitor, adding another layer of complexity to their intricate relationships. The radiant island of Hydra stands as a beacon, a hopeful setting for a summer retreat where Thanos dreams of reuniting with his son. Dispatched to London, Phaedra is entrusted with the task of persuading the introspective Alexis to exchange his canvas and paints for a summer spent under the Grecian sun. Yet, amidst the drizzling charm of Paris and the vibrant pulse of London, an illicit and passionate love affair unfurls like a wildfire, consuming all reason and threatening to engulf Thanos's maritime empire. This fiery romance between Phaedra and Alexis, her young stepson, is a dance with destiny, echoing the tragic footsteps of Hippolytus' stepmother in Euripides' ancient Greek drama. Tormented by her own desires, Phaedra is ensnared in a tangle of forbidden emotions, wrestling with the guilt of her actions and the profound consequences they are bound to invoke. As the family stands on the precipice of calamity, the question remains: Will Phaedra, the modern enchantress, be doomed to replay the tragic fate of her ancient namesake?

Phaedra is a drama movie featuring Melina Mercouri.

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