
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.
Director
Luca Ronconi, Marco Parodi
Writers
Aeschylus
Release Date
January 1, 1972
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Original Language
it