The True Story of Hannibal
Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history, accompanied his father Amílcar Barca at the age of nine on the Carthaginian expedition to conquer Spain. Before embarking, the boy swore eternal hatred for Rome, the bitter rival of his people. Twenty years later, in 218 a. C., he left Nueva Cartago (now Cartagena, Spain) to wage war in "The Eternal City" with an army of about 40,000, including cavalry and elephants.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Mark Hufnail |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by relying on historical chronicles, accounts from ancient authors, and modern archaeological findings. It explores not just the military campaigns but also Hannibal's character, his driving motives, and strategic mind, using CGI to reconstruct pivotal battles and routes.
What lingers after viewing is the scale of a conflict where the fate of empires hinged on a single move. The documentary leaves you with a profound sense of a legacy forged by an oath taken in childhood. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mark Hufnail
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Watch attentively with good sound to appreciate the detailed battle reconstructions.
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