Iphigenia (1977): Cast & Plot
Iphigenia is a 1977 action drama directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, starring Irene Papas as Klytaimnistra, Eirini Koumarianou and Giorgos Oikonomou. It is based on Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides and W. S. Merwin. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Greek Film Centre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iphigenia About?
The premise of Iphigenia without spoilers, adapted from Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides and W. S. Merwin. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As the Greek fleet prepares to sail for the Trojan War, the winds remain stubbornly still. King Agamemnon, hoping to secure better provisions, accidentally kills a deer sacred to the gods. Angered, the deity demands a tribute, forcing Agamemnon to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia before the ships can depart.
Iphigenia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male nudity
- greek mythology
- agamemnon character
- animal slaughter
- killing a deer
- male full frontal nudity
- sister sees her brother naked
- female full frontal nudity
- nudity
- greece
- character name as title
- filicide
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- iphigenia character
- clytemnestra character
- sacrificial offering
- father sacrifices his daughter
- ancient warfare
- male rear nudity
- greek the language
- armor
- helmet
- reference to helen of troy
- holy man
- oracle
- teenage girl
- first daughter
- royal marriage
- arranged marriage
- daughter hugs her father
- father daughter hug
- father daughter relationship
- father and daughter hold hands
- changing clothes behind a screen
- bait
- betrayal of trust
- teenage daughter
- overhearing a conversation
- truth revealed
- refusing to answer
- pleading for mercy
- search party
- surrounded
- reference to orpheus
- begging for mercy
- guilt
- shame
- begging on bended knees
- bloodlust
- religious fanaticism
- thirst for blood
Iphigenia Cast & Characters
Irene Papas leads the cast as Klytaimnistra, with Eirini Koumarianou as Nurse and Giorgos Oikonomou as Messenger. Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mihalis Kakogiannis
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Irene Papas as Klytaimnistra - Eirini Koumarianou as Nurse
- Giorgos Oikonomou as Messenger
- Kostas Kazakos as Agamemnonas
Also Starring in Iphigenia
· 9 more- Christos Tsagas Odysseas
- Panos Mihalopoulos Achilleas
- Kostas Karras Menelaos
- Dimitris Aronis Kalhas
- Tatiana Papamoschou Ifigeneia
- Dimitris Kontogiannis Myrmidon (as Dimitris Kondogiannis)
- Angelos Yannoulis Servant
- Georges Vourvahakis Orestis
- Sofia Kakarelidou
More from Mihalis Kakogiannis
More films directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, best-rated first: The Cherry Orchard, Up, Down and Sideways, Sweet Country and The Story of Jacob and Joseph.
Iphigenia Plot Summary
What happens in Iphigenia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set on the eve of the Trojan War, the film opens with Helen’s flight to Troy with Paris, thrusting the Greek kings and their allies into a desperate mission. The Greek king Menelaus and his brother, Agamemnon, rally a vast fleet at Aulis to retrieve her, while the soldiers grow restless, hungry, and eager for a conclusion to the long wait.
Full summary
The whole story of Iphigenia, scene by scene
Iphigenia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Iphigenia.
How Well Do You Know Iphigenia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which Greek king leads the fleet to retrieve Helen?
Iphigenia Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ifigeneia” and “Ιφιγένεια”.
- Also known as
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- Ifigeneia
- Ιφιγένεια
- Ifigenia
- Ифигения
- Ifigênia
- Iphigenie
- Ifigenia - jumalten kosto
- Ifigeneia en Avlidi
- Iphigeneia
- Iphigenia (Ifigenia)
- איפיגניה
- Iphigénie
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- 伊菲吉妮娅
- Chuyện Nàng Iphigenia
- 이피게니아
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Iphigenia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Iphigenia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iphigenia?
Iphigenia runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Iphigenia released?
Iphigenia was released on May 13, 1977.
Who directed Iphigenia?
Iphigenia was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
More films by Mihalis Kakogiannis Who is in the cast of Iphigenia?
Iphigenia stars Irene Papas as Klytaimnistra, Eirini Koumarianou as Nurse and Giorgos Oikonomou as Messenger, among 13 credited actors.
Is Iphigenia based on a book?
Yes. Iphigenia is adapted from Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides, W. S. Merwin and George E. Dimock Jr..
Does Iphigenia have a post-credit scene?
No. Iphigenia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Iphigenia in?
The original language of Iphigenia is Greek.
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