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“The House of Atreus continues to consume itself as Electra turns grief into revenge, only to discover that inherited violence offers no clean ending.”
Storyline
Living in exile after the death of their father, the grown children of a murdered and usurped king converge to exact eye-for-an-eye revenge.
DIRECTOR / Director
Mihalis Kakogiannis
KEYWORDS
greecetrojan warbased on play or musicalrevenge killingregicidegreek tragedyagamemnonmurdered husbandolder sister younger brotherking murderedqueen murders king
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Greek Mythology
Gods decree fate, heroes embark on quests, and mortals face the long road home.
The House of Atreus continues to consume itself as Electra turns grief into revenge, only to discover that inherited violence offers no clean ending.
Collection: 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.
