Query: Classical war films not set in Lazio
Domain: films
Relevant documents:
The Trojan Horse (film)
The 300 Spartans
Helena (1924 film)
Last Stand of the 300
Alexander the Great (1956 film)
The Giant of Marathon
Helen of Troy (film)
The Trojan Women (film)
Sikandar (1941 film)
Troy (film)
Alexander (2004 film)
The Fury of Achilles
Helen of Troy (miniseries)
300 (film)
The Fall of Troy (film)
Evidence from documents: The Trojan Horse (film): '''''The Trojan Horse''''' () is a 1961 film set in the tenth and final year of the Trojan War. The film focuses primarily on the exploits of the Trojan hero Aeneas during this time
The 300 Spartans: Classical war films not set in Lazio: '''''The 300 Spartans''''' is a 1962 CinemaScope epic film depicting the Battle of Thermopylae.
not set in Lazio: King Xerxes of Persia leads a vast army of soldiers into Europe to defeat the small city-states of Greece, not only to fulfill the idea of "one world ruled by one master", but also to avenge the defeat of his father Darius at the Battle of Marathon ten years before
Helena (1924 film): It was released in two separate parts: ''The Rape of Helen'' and ''The Fall of Troy.'
Last Stand of the 300: TV documentary/reenactment which premiered on The History Channel in 2007. It was directed by David Padrusch.
In 480 B.C, during the Greco-Persian Wars the Persian Empire led by Xerxes I of Persia fought the Greek city-states forces at the pass of Thermopylae in central Greece. This battle was to become known as the Battle of Thermopylae
Alexander the Great (1956 film): Classical war films not set in Lazio: 'Alexander the Great''''' is a CinemaScope and Technicolor 1956 epic historical drama film about the life of Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great written, produced and directed by Robert Rossen. Filmed in Spain,
not set in Lazio: The Greek orator Demosthenes of Athens is advocating war to resist King Philip II of Macedon and his planned invasion and takeover of all the city-states of Greece.
The Giant of Marathon: The story is set in 490 BC, the time of the Medic Wars, during which Persian armies sweep through the Ancient world. Having brought home to Athens the Olympic victor's laurel crown, Phillippides becomes commander of the Sacred Guard, which is expected to defend the city-state's liberty, a year after the expulsion of the tyrant Hippias.
Helen of Troy (film): The film retells the story of the Trojan War in 1100 B.C., albeit with some major changes from the Iliad's storyline; Paris of Troy (Jacques Sernas) sails to Sparta to secure a peace treaty between the two powerful city-states.
The Trojan Women (film): When filming began in the Spanish village of Atienza, 80 miles northeast of Madrid, sections of the press were speculating that there might be fireworks between the lead actresses
Sikandar (1941 film): war films: The story is set in 326 B.C. The film begins after Alexander the Great (''Sikander'' in Hindustani) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum.
Classical: The story is set in 326 B.C. The film begins after Alexander the Great (''Sikander'' in Hindustani) conquers Persia and the Kabul valley and approaches the Indian border at Jhelum.
Troy (film): Classical war films: a 2004 American epic historical war film
not set in Lazio: Achilles leads his Myrmidons along with the rest of the Greek army invading the historical city of Troy, defended by Hector's Trojan army
Alexander (2004 film): Classical war films not set in Lazio: a 2004 epic historical drama film based on the life of the ancient Macedonian general and king Alexander the Great
not set in Lazio: Alexander becomes King of Macedonia. Ptolemy mentions Alexander's punitive campaign in which he razes Thebes, also referring to the later burning of Persepolis, then gives an overview of Alexander's west-Persian campaign, including his declaration as the son of Zeus by the Oracle of Amun at Siwa Oasis, his great battle against the Persian Emperor Darius III in the Battle of Gaugamela, and his eight-year campaign across Asia.
The Fury of Achilles: '''''L'ira di Achille''''', internationally released as '''''The Fury of Achilles''''', is a 1962 Italian historical drama set in the ninth year of the Trojan War and is based primarily on Homer's ''Iliad''. The film was directed by Marino Girolami and starred Gordon Mitchell as Achilles. It was released in the UK in 1963 as ACHILLES and was filmed in EuroScope and Eastman Color.
Greeks set sail to Troy, since the prince Paris has abducted the Spartan Princess Helen, wife of Menelaus. In the fighting stands the invincible hero Achilles, who leads his Myrmidons to assault. Now in the tenth year of the war, Troy has not yet been destroyed. For the contention of a slave, Agamemnon, king of the Greeks offends Achilles because of a female slave and the hero withdraws from the war, creating confusion in the army. The Trojans in fact have the opportunity to drive out the Greeks at sea and so Patroclus, Achilles' best friend wears, without the knowledge of Achilles, his divine armor to instill courage in the Myrmidon soldiers. But Patroclus is killed by the Trojan prince Hector: Achilles rages, killing many Trojans, including the same Hector.
Helen of Troy (miniseries): ''''Helen of Troy''''' is a 2003 British-American television miniseries based upon Homer's story of the Trojan War, as recounted in the epic poem, ''Iliad''.
300 (film): '''''300''''' is a 2006 American epic historical action film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Both are fictionalized retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae in the Persian Wars. The film was co-written and directed by Zack Snyder, while Miller served as executive producer and consultant. It was filmed mostly with a superimposition chroma key technique to replicate the imagery of the original comic book.
The Fall of Troy (film): war films: The Greeks attempt to siege the city walls of Troy, but fail. The Greeks then place a huge wooden Trojan horse with Greek warriors hidden inside under the walls of Troy, pretending to be dedicated to the Gods and ending the war.
Classical: ''''The Fall of Troy''''' () is a 1911 Italian silent short film directed by Giovanni Pastrone and Luigi Romano Borgnetto.