Fédro(2021)

Fédro follows Brazilian actor Reynaldo Gianechini two decades into his career as he reunites with his mentor, legendary director José Celso Martinez Corrêa, for an initial reading of Plato's Phaedrus. The film captures a pivotal moment where the seasoned performer and the visionary director explore the ancient philosophical text together, examining themes of love, beauty, and rhetoric through performance. Set against the backdrop of their creative partnership, Fédro blends theatrical interpretation with intellectual inquiry, offering an intimate portrait of artistic collaboration and the enduring influence of mentorship. The work reflects on how classical literature continues to shape contemporary performance and thought.