The story of the “Oresteia” begins with King Agamemnon's return to Argos after the fall of Troy. The chorus, composed of old Argives, recalls the sacrifice offered to the gods by Agamemnon, in Aulis, of his daughter Iphigenia to gain their favor.
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Mariangela Melato
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Luca Ronconi Director · Marco Parodi Director Aeschylus Writer
First release January 1, 1972
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Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · January 1, 1972
TV
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