Orestea
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luca Ronconi, Marco Parodi
- Screenplay & Story
- Aeschylus
- Original Score
- Miriam Acevedo
- Original Title
- Orestea
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luca Ronconi, Marco Parodi
Aeschylus
Miriam Acevedo
Roberto Crescenzi
Department Leadership Roster
Luca Ronconi
Director
Aeschylus
Writer
Roberto Crescenzi
Editor
Marco Parodi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orestea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orestea about?
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.
Who directed Orestea?
Orestea was directed by Luca Ronconi, Marco Parodi.
Who stars in Orestea?
The principal cast of Orestea includes Mariangela Melato, Marzio Margine, Marisa Fabbri, Piero Di Jorio, Massimo Foschi.
When was Orestea released and how long is it?
Orestea was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Orestea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orestea was composed by Miriam Acevedo.