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National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

Name: National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-11-01
Cast: Simon Russell Beale, Paul Bentall, Stavros Demetraki, Alfred Enoch, Michael Sheldon

2012Directed by Nicholas Hytner

Based on Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin. Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful. With his riches, he showers hospitality on the city’s elite. Unfortunately, his associates don’t lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources. After a final banquet, Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland, living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens.

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