Electra (1962)

In this riveting interpretation of Euripides’ tragic masterpiece, "Electra" unspools a tale of revenge, loyalty, and karmic retribution. The narrative opens with a silent depiction of a shocking act of betrayal: the murder of the victorious Agamemnon, freshly returned from the Trojan War, by his wife, the malevolent Queen Clytemnestra, and her treacherous lover, Aesgisthes. The act is a cold-blooded retribution for the sacrifice of their daughter that Agamemnon had made to appease the gods years earlier. In the aftermath of this grim event, Agamemnon's surviving children, Electra and Orestis, are driven into different forms of exile. Orestis is whisked away to safety, escaping the toxic atmosphere of the palace, while Electra is left to endure a life of captivity in its gilded cage. Her plight deepens when she's forced into a marriage far beneath her royal lineage, wedded to a middle-aged farmer. However, the farmer proves to be a man of kindness and generosity, offering her a refuge of sorts. Yet, the fires of vengeance continue to burn fiercely in Electra’s heart. When her brother Orestis returns, now a grown man with his ally Pylades by his side, the stage is set for a chilling reprisal. United once again, the siblings conspire to avenge their father's death, igniting a chain of events that will shake their world to its very core. "Electra" is a haunting exploration of familial bonds, the thirst for justice, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition. This potent rendition of the second play in Euripides' immortal trilogy is a must-see for lovers of classic Greek tragedy.

Electra is an action movie featuring Irene Papas.

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