A film like this makes me wonder if I ever should have given so many other movies a ten. Iphigenia is in a class by itself... possibly the greatest film I've ever seen.
shareWhile I don't think it is even close to being one of the greatest films I've ever seen, I thought it was very striking, memorable and I absolutely loved it!!
I recall in the late '70s that this kept playing in various art-house theaters in San Francisco (where I had just moved from a small town) and I had meant to go see it then. Somehow, other things kept getting in the way and I never got around to it. I don't recall seeing it on TV after that, so it sort of drifted out of my mind after some time.
Just recently I saw it listed on Netflix (and Instant Viewing, at that), so I jumped at the chance of finally seeing it and what a joy that was. The print was in almost pristine condition, brilliant colors, etc. Watching it on my 50 inch HD TV made me feel as if I were in a theater watching it. The film did not seem dated in any way, with Irene Papas absolutely brilliant, as always. I had watched her in "Electra" just a few days earlier (which was a bit more "stagey" but still good, nevertheless) so it was good seeing two different films that were inter-connected.
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I know how you feel, slipcat. I've never heard of this movie until I recently saw it on Netflix's Instant Queue.
I almost didn't stick with it. The movie spends a LOT of early real estate establishing characters and situations, and the acting style isn't as realistic as I'm used to. I'm glad I did, tho. By the time Irene Papas and retinue arrive at Aggie's war camp I was involved, and Tatiana Papamoschou broke my heart. The scene were she prepares for the sacrifice was very moving.
I gave it 5 stars on Netflix.
A film like this makes me wonder if I ever should have given so many other movies a ten. Iphigenia is in a class by itself... possibly the greatest film I've ever seen.
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I've seen a million movies - or so it seems - and out of all those maybe 3 or 4 got a 10, if that. This one got one too! It was awesome.
Grade: A.
That last shot, the look on Clytemnestra's face... sublime. I adore Irene Papas, she's an incredible actor.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering,fearing...doubting.share
''That last shot, the look on Clytemnestra's face... sublime. I adore Irene Papas, she's an incredible actor. ''
Agreed wholeheartedly! And I always liked that we get to see the ships through her eyes and her hair that has been blowing in her face is, accurately, also blowing on the camera.
Formerly KingAngantyr