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Greek Tragedy Trilogy

These films explore the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the personal tragedies experienced by royalty. The first two films tackle societal expectations, war's implications, and political corruption, highlighting battle horrors and the survivors' plight. The final film, Agamemnon, depicts the Greek army's return and Agamemnon's tragic murder by his brother, concluding the epic tale. The trilogy weaves these events to showcase war's lasting impact and the pain of political gamesmanship. It portrays raw emotions, betrayal, and the spirit of the oppressed, offering a multifaceted exploration of humanity at its most vulnerable and triumphant.

3 movies 1962 – 1977 5h 42m total 6 snapshots 172 solvers
Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis

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Ilektra
Ilektra

Ilektra

1962 1h 50m Dir. Mihalis Kakogiannis
3

Living in exile after their father's death, the children of an usurped and murdered king converge to exact eye-for-an-eye revenge.

The Trojan Women
The Trojan Women

The Trojan Women

1971 1h 45m Dir. Mihalis Kakogiannis
1

The women of Troy face enslavement after the fall of their city.

Ifigeneia
Ifigeneia

Ifigeneia

1977 2h 7m Dir. Mihalis Kakogiannis
2

The Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia.

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