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Cast. The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and the pacification of the Erinyes.
- Andrew Watkins
The only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. The principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
The only extant example of an ancient Greek theatre trilogy, the Oresteia won first prize at the Dionysia festival in 458 BC. The principal themes of the trilogy include the contrast between revenge and justice, as well as the transition from personal vendetta to organized litigation.
Who's Who in The Oresteia. Meet the main characters.
The Oresteia Trilogy. The complete Oresteia is now available and includes Agamemnon, Libation Bearers and Eumenides. Director James Thomas, brings together a talented young cast and Peter Arnott’s faithful translation, to unleash the gruesome raw power of the Oresteia.
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Oresteia: With Diana Rigg, Anton Lesser, John Nolan, Natasha Parry. Adaptation of the Aeschylus trilogy by Frederic Raphael and Kenneth McLeish, broadcast under the title of The Serpent Son.
Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'The Oresteia' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights.
