
ITA Live: Oedipus
Drama · Thriller
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Hans Kesting
Hans Kesting
Oedipus
Hans Kesting
Oedipus


Marieke Heebink
Marieke Heebink
Jokaste
Marieke Heebink
Jokaste


Aus Greidanus Jr.
Aus Greidanus Jr.
Creon
Aus Greidanus Jr.
Creon


Frieda Pittoors
Frieda Pittoors
Merope
Frieda Pittoors
Merope


Hélène De Vos
Hélène De Vos
Antigone
Hélène De Vos
Antigone


Hugo Koolschijn
Hugo Koolschijn
Tiresias
Hugo Koolschijn
Tiresias
Alexander Elmecky
Alexander Elmecky
Corin
Alexander Elmecky
Corin
Harm Duco Schut
Harm Duco Schut
Polynices
Harm Duco Schut
Polynices
Bart Bijnens
Bart Bijnens
Eteocles
Bart Bijnens
Eteocles
Eva Hiejnen
Eva Hiejnen
Lichas
Eva Hiejnen
Lichas
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