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Ifigenia in Aulide
Italian director Tonino De Bernardi, a regular guest at IFFR, filmed on the Greek island Evia (or Euboea) during the refugee crisis. Many immigrants arrived on the Greek islands, as well as in Italy. De Bernardi also filmed the border town Ventimiglia, where refugees play football and queue up for aid in a parking lot.
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Plot Summary
This film reimagines the classic Greek tragedy of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon, who is sacrificed to appease the goddess Artemis so that the Greek fleet can sail to Troy. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and divine will, it explores the intense personal and familial conflicts arising from Agamemnon's fateful decision.
Critical Reception
The film garnered moderate critical attention, with praise often directed towards its visual style and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Alba Rohrwacher. Some critics found the adaptation to be a compelling modern interpretation of the ancient myth, while others felt it occasionally lacked the dramatic intensity of its theatrical source.
What Reviewers Say
Visually striking and atmospheric.
Strong performances anchor the tragic narrative.
A thoughtful, if sometimes subdued, adaptation of the myth.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this specific film.
Fun Fact
Director Giacomo Campiotti is known for his work on historical dramas and biopics, often focusing on human resilience and faith.
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