Troy (2004)
Release Year: 2004
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Troya, Trója, Tróia, Troia, Troie, Τροία, Троя, Troija, Trooja, Truva
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Writer: David Benioff, Homer
Summary
Troy is a historical epic film directed by Wolfgang Petersen in 2004, based loosely on Homer's Iliad. It depicts the Trojan War, set in the late Bronze Age, with themes of love, betrayal, power, and war. The movie explores the conflict between Troy and Sparta, triggered by Paris' abduction of Helen. Troy is notable for its grand battle scenes, including the famous episode of the Trojan Horse.