Radiance Films Brings Michael Cacoyannis’ Iphigenia to Blu-ray This February
Radiance Films will release Michael Cacoyannis’ acclaimed Greek tragedy Iphigenia on February 23, 2026, as part of the label’s February 2026 Blu-ray lineup. This marks the first Blu-ray edition in the UK of the 1977 film, presented in a limited run of 3,000 copies.
A classic Greek tragedy restored
Adapted from Euripides’ Iphigenia at Aulis, the film follows Agamemnon, who must atone for killing a sacred deer by sacrificing his daughter to appease the gods and secure his army’s voyage to Troy. Torn between duty and family, he hides the truth from his wife, Clytemnestra, played by Irene Papas (We Still Kill the Old Way), as the decision looms.
Directed by Michael Cacoyannis (Zorba the Greek, Elektra), Iphigenia was nominated for both the Palme d’Or and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Technical specs and presentation
The Blu-ray features a high-definition digital transfer, uncompressed mono PCM audio, and a new English subtitle translation. It is Regions A and B compatible.
On-disc features
The disc includes a mix of new and archival interviews including:
- New interview with Greek film scholar Dimitris Papanikolaou (2025)
- Archival press conference interview with Michael Cacoyannis (1977)
- Archival interview with Michael Cacoyannis and Irene Papas (1977)
- Original trailer
Collector packaging
The release comes in a full-height Scanavo case with a removable OBI strip. It includes a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow, plus a booklet with new writing by Vrasidas Karalis.
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