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CONTEMPORARY TURKISH CINEMA Hititler / The Hittites 2003, 120 minutes, 35 mm, color; Sunday, October 3, 5:00 PM Written and directed by Tolga
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This is the glorious story of the Hittites - the most powerful civilization in the Near East in its time. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, Hititler (The Hittites) brings the fascinating history of this mighty empire to life with expert interviews, stunning cinematography, dramatic reenactments, and visual effects. Highlights include a breathtaking recreation of the controversial battle of Kadesh that decimated the armies of Egypt's Pharaoh Rameses II. Based on the actual words of the Hittites, deciphered from ancient clay tablets excavated in the 20th century, their story unfolds as beautifully as if it was written almost 3,500 years ago. With production spanning two years and more than one hundred days of principal photography on locations across Egypt, Syria and Turkey, six countries were involved in the documentary's creation. A crew of several hundred constructed over 20,000 historically accurate props and sets including a miniature scale model of the ancient capital city, full-scale working battle chariots, and replicas of period statuary, pottery, armor, costumes and weaponry. Accompanied by a haunting, original musical score performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra, The Hittites is a true journey into a civilization's past. Festivals and Awards 2003 Next 5 Minutes Festival (The Netherlands)
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