A Dream of Passion

The drama unfolds in modern-day Greece, with most action centered in Athens and its environs, including Glyfada and the theatre world around town. The production blends backstage rehearsals, interviews, and the intimate aftermath of the Brenda Collins case. The ending returns to the ancient Delphi theatre, linking present-day performance with mythic history.

Glyfada, a southern suburb of Athens, provides the real-world setting where Brenda Collins' past unfolds and where the stage production is cast. The story also moves through central Athens’ theatre and media circles as Maya prepares Medea. The climactic scenes shift to the Delphi site, an ancient theatre that frames the final interpretation of the tragedy.

🎭 Identity

Maya’s evolving interpretation of Medea mirrors her search for self amid a career split between Hollywood and Athens. The process of staging and reinterpreting a legendary role forces her to confront personal experiences that echo the tragedy on stage. The film uses Medea as a lens to explore how a performer’s identity shifts with new insights and life events.

📰 Publicity

A BBC-backed production becomes a platform where art, media, and scandal collide. The staged publicity stunt to meet Brenda Collins exposes how press coverage can distort or sensationalize truth. Maya’s evolving portrayal is influenced by the publicity and the public's fascination with tragedy.

🔎 Truth

Brenda Collins’ case, presented for public consumption, becomes a catalyst for Maya to question the veracity of stories about crime and motherhood. The film juxtaposes media records, psychological notes, and personal testimony to blur lines between fact and interpretation. Through Brenda’s perspective and Maya's research, the narrative examines how truth is shaped by memory and narrative.