Dr. Ralph H. Wolfe Viewing Center

Call Number: VHS00389

by Michael Cacoyannis; Irene Papas; Tatiana Papamoskou; Costa Kazakos; Costa Carras; Euripides.; Almi Cinema 5.; Hellēniko Kentro Kinēmatographou.; Columbia Pictures Media Entertainment.;

Format: VHS

Language: Greek with English subtitles

Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : Columbia Pictures Media Entertainment, 1982.

Notes: Originally released in 1977 (128 mins.); Based on the ancient Greek tragedy – Iphigenia in the Bay of Aulis – by Euripides; Nominated for an 1978 Academy Award;

Summary: Story of a young girl caught in the midst of political intrigue and corruption. Under the leadership of Agamemnon, the Greek army is about to set sail to engage in a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. When the army grows restless, Agamemnon seeks to improve morale by providing better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment, say the gods, is the sacrifice of his daughter, Iphigenia. Agamemnon sends for Iphigenia with a message that she will marry the great solider Achilles. Iphigenia arrives for the wedding, accompanied by her mother, Clytemnestra–and the tragic story begins to unfold.

OCLC #: 8894084