Choephori : Libation bearers /

Orestes, Agamemnon's son, returns from exile and places a lock of his hair on his father's grave. His sister Electra and a chorus of women also come to the grave to pour libations. When Orestes and Electra recognize one another, they swear to avenge their father's death. Orestes disgu...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Films for the Humanities (Firm), National Theatre (Great Britain)
Other Authors:	Davies, Timothy, Gartland, Roger, Hall, Peter, 1930-2017, Harrison, Tony, 1937-, Hicks, Greg, 1953-, Aeschylus
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, 1983.
Series:	Aeschylus. Oresteia. pt. 2.
Subjects:	Greek drama (Tragedy) Orestes, > King of Argos (Mythological character) > Drama. Electra > (Greek mythological figure) > Drama. Nonfiction films. Documentary films. Internet videos.
Online Access:	Connect to this online video