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1. Electra (I) (1962) Not Rated | 110 min | Drama. 7.6. Rate. Living in exile after the death of their father, the grown children of a murdered and usurped king converge to exact eye-for-an-eye revenge. Director: Michael Cacoyannis | Stars: Irene Papas, Giannis Fertis, Aleka Katselli, Theano Ioannidou. Votes: 1,759. 2. The Trojan Women (1971)
Nov 19, 2023 · Electra is a Greek-language film released in 1962. It is based on the play of the same name by Euripides, a tragedian of classical Athens. It was directed by Michael Cacoyannis, as the first installment of his Greek Tragedy trilogy, followed by The Trojan Women in 1971 and Iphigenia in 1977. It starred Irene Papas in the lead role as Elektra ...
Jul 17, 2020 · In his Greek Tragedy trilogy, there are two noteworthy entries (including Iphigenia). Since we can only go with one, let’s select Electra which is deeply rooted in mythological subtext. An adaptation of the pice of the same name by tragedian Euripides, Electra is a melodrama that would put Cacoyannis on the map for eternity.
The only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy, the Oresteia, won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BCE. The principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
The Trojan Women (film) 1971 Medéia: 1973 Bakchen, Die: 1974 Iphigenia: 1977 A Dream of Passion: 1978 Greece Medea: 1983 Medea: 1983 Medea: 1989 Iphigenia at Aulis: 1991 Backanterna: 1993 Médée: 2001 The Bacchae: 2002 The Trojan Women: 2004 Medea: 2005 The Women of Troy: 2006 The Killing of a Sacred Deer: 2017
TitleRelease DateNotes1959ItalyThe Family Reunion1959TV movie, Canada1961TV movie, FranceAeschylus1967TV movie, FinlandThe Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia.
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Iphigenia. September 10, 1977. The Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia. On Demand 1. amazon.com. 30-Day Trial. Amazon Prime Video.
