Den trojanske prins Paris bortfører den skønne Helena, dronningen af Sparta. Det fører til blodig krig. Anført af den mægtige kriger Achilleus samles de græske stammer for at angribe Troja – en befæstet by, som ingen hær endnu har været i stand til at indtage.
Three ancient heroes encounter the spectres of their dead loved ones and struggle to let them go.
The ghost of a soldier from the Trojan War travels through the ruins of the ancient world to confront a council of tyrants who make war on reason. A film dramatizing the ancient relevance of protest over power. Available Now on: watch.eventive.org
The story of the Trojan Horse is probably one of the most famous stories ever told: after ten years of bloody war, the Greek coalition decides to lift the siege and depart, but not before leaving at the gates a huge wooden horse, which the Trojans confidently lead into the city. A few hours later, the once invincible Troy goes up in flames. What exactly happened? Is this myth true or false?
Andrea Pennacchi questions whether it is still possible to restore the Homeric poems in all their power and tries in his own way, starting with the literal text and then enriching the narrative with reflections, memories, insights and fantasies.