Movie Description

The Oresteia

(1983)

Overview

Agamemnon returns home from the Trojan war and is murdered by his wife, setting off a chain of revenge that stretches across this trilogy of play. Directed by Peter Brook for the National Theatre, this is an all-male performance with masks.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Oresteia

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1983-10-09

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 04h 30m

Production CompaniesNational Theatre

Genres

  • Drama