The Architectural and Artical Criticism of the Movie Troy

This study is about how the 2004 American movie Troy reflects the Iliad and Aeneid, which it was adapted from. First of all, it is a cultural duty to treat important historical events in visual arts such as cinema. It also is a vehicle to not forget history because there is a true-life reality in which many people died in pain. Subjects can be treated with different perspectives based on historical realities. It is possible to enrich the film or artwork (with fantasies) on the condition of making an explanation at the beginning. The thing to be emphasized is to present the historical texture to the audience as simply and as impartially as possible and to consolidate their knowledge. However, while doing this, the single issue that needs to be avoided is propaganda. Since propaganda is a trick, it is impossible to put it in the same position as emphasizing the truth. Therefore, we endeavored in this study to express how faithful the producers were to the architecture, religion, and art of the period, especially to the main themes highlighted in the Iliad. Throughout history, Troy was the most famous of the cities with its indestructible walls, smooth streets, beautiful houses, wealth, and fair administration. Characters such as Achilles, Hector, Paris, Agamemnon, Menelaus, Odysseus, Priam, and Helen have impressed people and also have been an inspiration to people for centuries. The movie Troy had no difficulty in winning the audience's appreciation with its action, costumes, and rich cast, just because its fame is based on an endless saga. Moreover, this film has particular importance for Turkey and Greece in terms of a common history and social values. For this reason, we accept as a duty to point out some sensitivities and present them to readers.