# Electra, My Love (1974)

> A fiercely stylized Hungarian reimagining of the Electra myth turns ancient vengeance into a balletic vision of political revolt and liberation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/31094

## Facts

- Runtime: 74 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Miklós Jancsó
- Cast: Mari Törőcsik, György Cserhalmi, József Madaras, Mária Bajcsay, Lajos Balázsovits, Tamás Cseh, Gabi Jobba, Tamás Jordán
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072241/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: ritualistic, confrontational, hypnotic, arthouse film night, classical mythology viewing

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