michael cacoyannis have have a relatively long career but have surprisingly few credit to his name and include some real dud such a the unfunny cold war satire the day the fish come out . iphigenia and however and be a highlight . adapt by cacoyannis from the play by euripides and it a superior rendering of the classic tragedy and recently make it first television appearance in many year in the united state courtesy the flix channel . the film be shoot on an epic scale but be decidedly not a big film and with the emphasis place on the simple story represent in supplication to the god and king agamemnon ( kostas kazakos ) be compel to sacrifice his daughter iphigenia ( tatiana papamoschou ) and much to the consternation of queen clytemnastrae ( irene papa ) . kazakos and papa be both outstanding and but it be the stunning papamoschou who bring the most interesting element to the screen and blend the innocence of childhood with the dawn realization that she be the pawn in a political game . strongly recommend for fan of international cinema .