Philippe Brunet

Philippe Brunet is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Rouen Normandy, based in the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. He is a member of the ERIAC (Research Institute on Ancient and Modern Cultures), where he co-directs the research axis focused on forms, experiences, and interpretations. His work bridges classical philology, ancient theater, and performance studies, emphasizing the restitution of ancient Greek metrics and staging practices.

• Director of the Homeros Group for Greek and Latin Metric Analysis
• Founder and leader of the Théâtre Démodocos, producing performances of ancient texts
• Organizer of the Dionysies Festival (2006-2019), showcasing Greek tragedies

His research interests include Greek metrics, ancient Greek drama, and the intersection of philology with modern performance. He has directed numerous doctoral theses on topics ranging from Homeric intonation to digital humanities. Brunet’s work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, combining textual analysis with experimental staging, musicology, and digital tools like the Scande&Chante software for metric analysis.

Key publications include bilingual editions of Sophocles’ Antigone and Homer’s Iliad, as well as works on ancient masks and the adaptation of classical texts into film. His films, such as Le Double Destin du Roi Œdipe, explore cinematic interpretations of Greek tragedies.