The Battle of Thermopylae from History to the Hollywoodian 300

Abstract

The present research work is based on the study of the famous battle of Thermopylae and its visual adaptation the movie 300 directed by Zack Snyder. The purpose of this study is to find out the main differences and similarities between the previous battle and its adaptation to screen. Then we shed light on the major hidden messages of the movie 300 and its real meanings. The ultimate objective is to highlight the attraction of people towards cinematography in the contemporary era portraying two sides, the controversy and the appealing.