It’s reasonable to assume that those who lived through the Trojan War, regardless of victory or defeat, didn’t earn any favor from the gods. This rather somber production takes its cues from Euripides’ view of Agamemnon’s betrayal and the subsequent hardships endured by his daughter Elektra (Irene Papas) and her brother Orestes (Gianni Fertis). Their father had scarcely removed his armor when he was murdered in his bath by his wife Klytamnestra (Aleka Katselli) and her scheming lover Aegisthus (Fivos Razi). Fortunately, the boy was hidden away by a tutor (Manos Katrakis), but his sister remained to suffer neglect until she was given in marriage to an unassuming farmer (Notis Peryalis). He turns out to be a fairly decent man who doesn’t ask much of a woman he knows had no say in their arrangement, and although stripped of all standing and position, she manages to make the most of things. Now nearing adulthood, his sister's brother has sought guidance from an oracle that instructed him to avenge his father by killing those responsible. With this purpose in mind, he decides to seek out Elektra for advice—obviously, neither can approach the palace. Helped by a friend Pylades (Takis Emmanuel), they set about eliminating the lover—certainly the less difficult task emotionally—before turning their attention to the matter that causes them much greater internal conflict. The black-and-white cinematography, the limited dialogue and the plainness of the setting all highlight an impressive performance from Papas, whom I'd previously only seen in smaller parts, as well as Fertis’s engaging portrayal. The costumes and deliberate pacing also play a significant role as the story explores a wide range of human feelings, from sorrow and anger to cleverness and vengeance. The questions it raises are just as powerful as those it resolves, and in keeping with traditional Greek theater, there is no violence shown on screen. Another notable aspect is the inclusion of her fellow village women, functioning as a sort of moral compass for a woman resolute in her actions, though she grapples with the ethics of killing her mother. Ultimately, it probes whether revenge brings resolution or simply initiates another cycle, and the film offers a disturbing look at how humanity confronts its inner struggles.

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