Troy

Synopsis: An adaptation of Homer’s great epic, the film follows the assault on Troy by the united Greek forces and chronicles the fates of the men involved. DVD extras on the second disc include 2 documentaries on aspects of the making of the film and a documentary about the discovery of ancient Trojan ruins.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2004
Year of production: 2004
Subjects: Classical studies; Media studies
Keywords: film adaptations; Greece - classical; Homer; special effects cinematography; epic poems; Trojan War

Title: Troy
Title: In the thick of the battle
Synopsis: Demonstrates how the film’s battle scenes were created, from thousands of warrior-extras training in the scorching heat of Mexico to fierce, one-to-one duels to the death.
Title: From ruins to reality
Synopsis: Shows how the ruins of ancient Troy were unearthed and how Troy’s production designers created their own version of the legendary city.
Title: Troy: an effects odyssey
Synopsis: Reveals the secrets of the special effects used in the film, from creating a 1000-ship armada on the open seas, to producing the bone-crunching sound effects of brutal ancient warfare

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