How Does The Movie Iphigenia Compared To A Classic

What would a modern adaptation of an epic poem by Euripides look like? The world would have never known but it is safe to say that Cacoyannis has done just that. Cacoyannis created a cinematic version of the classic in 1977. Even with a few faults the movie still remains a standout for viewers when considering the ethical modifications of to a classic. This movie brought a modern adaptation of Iphigenia when compared to Euripides; there should be examination of the content, cinematics, and overall reception of the movie. The movie starts off with Agamemnon’s troops acting barbarius. In an attempt to control the blood thirst of the troops Agamemnon allows the troops to kill some pastoral herds. These animals were owned by Calchas. During this

Over the years she has harboured ill feelings concerning her husband Agamemnon because he killed her husband and then begged her father for forgiveness. Eventually Iphigenia decides that she wants to sacrifice herself for glory and Greece. Glory is what stems all of the events throughout the movie. Greece is going to war against Troy because Helena left her husband. Greece wants a glorious win over Troy and are willing to sacrifice Iphigenia for a possible upper hand. Agamemnon is willing to sacrifice his eldest daughter so that he can be the great military leader that he once was. Iphigenia is willing to die with the belief and hopes of being immortal in the history of

The music has rather suspenseful and at times over intensified the overtone of the moment instead of accessing the undertones of the moment. The acts were extremely exaggerated including Irene Papas who played Clytemnestra. During her acting at times it felt as though she was being extra exaggerated making it awkward to watch. That being considered there was never a moment that occurred when you felt as though she did not genuinely care about every moment. The actor for Agamemnon Kostas Kazakos there were times that it would have been more appropriate to add more feeling into his scene. Often was a viewer it felt as if he would not make a decision for himself but instead was constantly waiting for someone to react. The setting was incredible. It seemed as if it was truly taped in ancient Greece. It was beautiful and embodied what I would image ancient Greece would look like. The soundtrack was over exaggerate. It would be nice if there was not as much drums. Often times it made the scene have an increased moment of anticipation when nothing major was really