Tag: Greek Mythology

  • SZERELMEM, ELEKTRA aka ELECTRA, MY LOVE

    SZERELMEM, ELEKTRA aka ELECTRA, MY LOVE

    ‘Electra, My Love’ (Szerelmem, Elektra) is a 1974 visually stunning and politically charged Hungarian film directed by Miklós Jancsó. Known for his long takes and choreographed movement, Jancsó reinterprets the classic Greek myth of Electra as an allegory of revolution, oppression, and hope. The film is notable for being shot in just 12 long takes,…

  • JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

    JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

    ‘Jason and the Argonauts’ (1963), directed by Don Chaffey and featuring groundbreaking stop-motion effects by Ray Harryhausen, is a fantasy adventure film based on the Greek myth of Jason and his quest for the Golden Fleece. The film is celebrated for its thrilling action, mythological spectacle, and pioneering visual effects. The story begins with King…