Iphigenia

Iphigenia

NR 1977 · 127 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Drama

The Greek army is about to set sail to a great battle, but the winds refuse to blow. Their leader, King Agamemnon, seeks to provide better food, but accidentally slays a sacred deer. His punishment from the gods, the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia.

Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis · Written by Mihalis Kakogiannis

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