The Fall of Troy
Menelaus is the king of Sparta and temporarily departs from his residence, leaving Helen, the queen of Sparta, without him. When Paris of Troy, ambassador and son of the king, arrives in Sparta, he kidnaps Helen and brings her to Troy where the two fall in love. 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. Falling for the trap, the Trojans break down the city walls to bring the wooden horse inside.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La caduta di Troia |
| Year | 1911 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, History, War |
| Director | Giovanni Pastrone |
| Runtime | 26 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs its epic scale through concise yet expressive tableaux, relying on the visual power of crowds and architectural sets. It uses editing to contrast palace opulence with the fury of battle.
What lingers after viewing is an immersion into the origins of cinematic spectacle, where each scene is a monument to the nascent language of epic filmmaking. The silhouettes of warriors against handmade walls become a testament to early ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Giovanni Pastrone
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Watch in silence as a silent fresco, appreciating the staging ambition for 1911.
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