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To appease offended gods before going to war, a commander must sacrifice his favorite daughter to them but does so under the pretext of marrying her off.To appease offended gods before going to war, a commander must sacrifice his favorite daughter to them but does so under the pretext of marrying her off.To appease offended gods before going to war, a commander must sacrifice his favorite daughter to them but does so under the pretext of marrying her off.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Irene Papas
- Klytaimnistra
- (as Eirini Papa)
Dimitris Aronis
- Kalhas
- (as Dimitri Aronis)
Dimitris Kontogiannis
- Myrmidon
- (as Dimitris Kondogiannis)
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I saw this film two years ago in my history class, and have rented it five times since then. Irene Papas leads a strong cast in this adaptation of Euripides' play "Iphigenia at Aulis". The beautiful cinematography adds the perfect tone to Papas' frantic search for clarity in a moral dilemma. Papas displays her great talent as an actress, playing the noble queen, the betrayed wife, and terrified mother. A great film.
Very fine performances and intelligent direction, memorable photography and music, with only some wordy speeches near the end by the titular character not quite ringing true. But the last ambiguous shot make up for this, and the end restored the films power.
Subtle masterpiece and precise recreation of Euripides tragedy.
Delicate art and science of light's exploration. And a great casting.
Same atmosphere of old Greek period, same taste of secret, duty and sacrifice. And the splendid music.
But the power of film consist in Tatiana Papamoschou's androgen's. A delicate acting and form of cult . Noble homage for basic human values. And Irene Papas- part of his character.
Principal merit of film is gentle protection of skill. The tension of silence, the deep force of gestures.
So, "Iphigenia" is more of a beautiful movie. It is a gorgeous "memento mori".
Delicate art and science of light's exploration. And a great casting.
Same atmosphere of old Greek period, same taste of secret, duty and sacrifice. And the splendid music.
But the power of film consist in Tatiana Papamoschou's androgen's. A delicate acting and form of cult . Noble homage for basic human values. And Irene Papas- part of his character.
Principal merit of film is gentle protection of skill. The tension of silence, the deep force of gestures.
So, "Iphigenia" is more of a beautiful movie. It is a gorgeous "memento mori".
This film was the first movie I ever saw and cried watching. It's an adaptation of the classic play by Euripides, Iphigenia at Aulis. The cast was wonderful, and the cinemotography was spectacular. The story of a young girl caught between her fears and the country's will, one cannot help but cry.
it is a masterpiece. sure, it is a subjective word and it is not easy to define it. it is a masterpiece because it has the science to give the emotion and spirit and tension of the play Iphigenia in Aulis. it is a masterpiece for the impressive performance of Irene Pappas. it is a great film for its unique, touching and admirable for the right manner to give life to a classic text. and for transform it in a personal story, beautiful and provocative and wise pledge for the discover of the roots of the right answer. a masterpiece. that is it.
Did you know
- TriviaGreece's official submission to the 1978's Oscar in the Best Foreign Film category.
- GoofsAccording to Greek mythology, Achilles was rendered impervious to wounds by having been dipped in the river Styx as an infant by his mother (all but his heel by which she held him). There is clearly a red mark on the upper arm of Panos Mihalopoulos (who portrayed Achilles). It could be a strawberry birthmark, but it looks like a healing wound which Achilles would not have.
- ConnectionsFollows Electra (1962)
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