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ITA Live: Oedipus (2021)

It is election night. Oedipus is on the verge of a massive victory. The country has not known a leader for many years since Laius' death. The ambitions are great. Oedipus wants to create a future, create a new way of life. He also insists, if elected, that the investigation into the death of his predecessor is reopened. In the meanwhile, in the half-empty campaign headquarters, Oedipus is surprised by his family - mother, wife and children - with a dinner. An old incident is thereby brought up. Gradually, Oedipus discovers that his past is very different from what he has always thought. During his research, the pieces of the puzzle fall together. Oedipus tries to control his fate, but discovers that he has been seeing blind all along.

Drama
Thriller

Top billed cast

Hans KestingOedipus
Marieke HeebinkJokaste
Aus Greidanus Jr.Creon
Frieda PittoorsMerope
Hélène De VosAntigone
Hugo KoolschijnTiresias
Alexander ElmeckyCorin
Harm Duco SchutPolynices
Bart BijnensEteocles
Eva HiejnenLichas

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