Michael Cacoyannis' 1977 Film 'Iphigenia' Screened as Sunday Morning Movie

The 1977 Greek film 'Iphigenia', directed by Michael Cacoyannis, was featured in the Sunday Morning Movie series. Based on Euripides' tragedy, the film stars Irene Papas as Clytemnestra and 12-year-old Tatiana Papamoschou as Iphigenia. It depicts King Agamemnon's dilemma when the goddess Artemis demands his daughter's sacrifice to release winds for the Trojan War fleet. Critics praise the deliberate pacing, realistic sets, and powerful performances. The film is noted for its focus on human tragedy over supernatural elements. Next week's movie is 'The Man Who Stole the Sun' (1979).