Electra
by Mihalis Kakogiannis
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Actor: Aleka Katselli, Giannis Fertis, Irene Papas, Manos Katrakis, Notis PeryalisDirector: Mihalis Kakogiannis
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Greek (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Dubbed); French (Dubbed)
Format: Black & White, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 113 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-03-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Electra
Movie Review: recommended, with qualifications
Summary: 4 Stars
I think this title would be a worthwhile addition for anyone interested in art films, or who has an interest in classical Greek tragedy. All the more so, since the dvd sells for a modest price. However, for someone who is in the exploration stage of viewing foreign art films,there are some things to consider. While artistically filmed in black and white, the emphasis is almost totally on dialogue and dramatic tableau rather than action. Of course, this is the nature of Greek plays, but may seem rather stark,even alien, to modern tastes. Irene Papas as Electra gives a convincing portrayal of a woman obsessed with revenge. Her facial expressions convey extremely well the intensity of this passion. While this sort of monomaniacal focus of destructive emotions may be a common element of ancient Greek drama, by present-day standards it could appear somewhat sick and monotonous. If one had a relative like Electra to contend with,who had such a self-absorbed attitude, it would no doubt be quite tiresome. But in the play this passion is distilled into a purity that becomes art. But be warned that there is no apotheosis from all this negativity into anything hopeful. The oppressive atmosphere of revenge metamorphoses into an oppressive atmosphere of guilt. After all, it is a tragedy.
Summary of Electra
From "one of the world's most talented filmmakers" (Los Angeles Times) comes this riveting, Oscar?(r)-nominated* retelling of Euripides' searing classic. Written, produced and directedby Michael Cacoyannis (Stella, Zorba the Greek), and starring legendary Greek beauty Irene Papas (The Trojan Women), Electra is "majestic and awesome" (The New York Times)"a truly powerful and visually impressive picture" (Boxoffice). Desolationand despair reign supreme in the kingdom of Mycenae: The great Agamemnon has been brutally murdered; his son, Orestes, has fled to an unknown land; and his daughter Electra has been imprisoned withinthe very walls of the castle she once loved so well. All hope seems lost until the sacred oracle speaks and replaces Electra's broken spirit with an unquenchable desire for justiceand bloody vengeance! *1962: Foreign Language FilmArt House & International DVD Video
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