Helen of Troy

Movie Info:
Helen of Troy
Synopsis
In 2003, a television mini series was produced which told the history of Helen, woman of Troy, who was so beautiful that so many who desired her engaged in brutal wars. The story focuses around the character Helen and provides information about the cause of several important events like the worked directly or indirectly to create the trojan war. These events might interest fans as there are common misconceptions around many of the events.
Parising leti, a Trojan prince in love with Helen who is daughter of Zeus, an exchange made. Their romance made history as it was one of the reasons that cause the famous Trojan war. The story revolves around Sparta and Troy and the evil, scheming gods of Olympus who ruled over their fates.
Awards & Wins
The prime time emmy award for costume decoration in the mini series.
The television production design award owing to the miniseries best historical representation.
Cast & Crew
John Kent Harrison was in the director’s seat.
Masterfully directed period drama and fantasy movies in the past.
The main cast complemented Harrison’s vision perfectly:
Sienna Guillory in the role of Helen – it’s an intriguing mix of vulnerability and confidence for the character.
Matthew Marsden in the role of Paris – an engaging take on the role of the Trojan prince who desires a life beyond norms and duty.
Rufus Sewell in the role of Agamemnon: The Greek king is interpreted like always as a vicious and brutal general with a hunger for domination.
John Rhys-Davies as Priam: Depicted as the noble king of Troy who speaks with wisdom but always shaded in grief.
Emilia Fox as Cassandra: Adds an evil charm to the series as her character can see the future which is rather unpleasant.
IMDb Ratings
The miniseries of Helen of Troy as per IMDb has a rating of 6.2, which is average. It is no surprise though as the viewer’s reaction has been mixed with some lunatics calling it the worst thing they have seen whilst others are raving about the cinematography.
Personal Insights
Helen Troy of Greece offer a new perspective of the famous myth, combining love, action, and hatred perfectly. It is true that this is not exactly accurate to the original, however, it does exist in a world where it depicts well known legends as real life people who can be understood by current society. You can’t help but admire how well the production did the detail in costume design and set design to transport you back in time even if some things felt exaggerated for a slower audience.
Cultural Significance
The tale of Helen has innumerable adaptations in the world of novels, movies and art. This version of the legend highlights its people which helps one to understand the characters in a whole new light. There rather a lot to uncover with this version owing to strong themes of love and power along with destiny which was a trademark of greek mythology.
Final Thoughts
For someone who appreciates dramas of a historical genre or war ones with slight touch of romance, Helen Troy of Greece is a good watch.
Although it may not compare to the likes of big screen adaptations such as Troy (2004), its emphasis on character development and elaborate political systems makes it interesting to viewers who are fascinated by the ancient Greek legends.