Movie

Orestea (1972)

• January 1, 1972
• 1h 35m

• Drama

Overview

The story of the “Oresteia” begins with King Agamemnon's return to Argos after the fall of Troy. The chorus, composed of old Argives, recalls the sacrifice offered to the gods by Agamemnon, in Aulis, of his daughter Iphigenia to gain their favor.

Directors

Luca Ronconi, Marco Parodi

Writers

Aeschylus

Starring

Mariangela Melato, Marzio Margine, Marisa Fabbri