Iphigenia

Iphigenia

Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis

Produced by Greek Film Centre

1977127 min7.0 / 10

A classical Greek tragedy exploring the terrible cost of divine will and the impossible moral choice between duty to state and love of family.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Iphigenia sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Iphigenia end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Iphigenia easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Iphigenia scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Iphigenia violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Iphigenia

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Iphigenia

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Iphigenia, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Iphigenia, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Iphigenia, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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