I. INTRODUCTION: THE AGE OF MYTHS
The film is based on one of the greatest epics of ancient Greek mythology — The Iliad.
The events revolve around the Trojan War.
Legend and history are intertwined.
Humans, gods, and destinies merge together.
In the opening scene, two ancient states — Sparta and Troy — sign a peace treaty.
King Menelaus (the king of Sparta) and King Priam’s sons — Hector and Paris — arrive in Sparta to strengthen the alliance.
But no one knows that this peaceful visit will lead to one of the greatest wars in history.
II. THE PALACE OF SPARTA: PARIS AND HELEN
In the Spartan palace, Paris — the young and handsome prince of Troy — meets Helen, the wife of Menelaus.
They fall in love at first sight.
Helen is the most beautiful woman in the world, and she becomes a sacred treasure to Paris.
At midnight, Paris flees Sparta with Helen and takes her to Troy.
With this scene, the spark of war ignites.
The love of one woman becomes the reason for a war between two empires.
III. MYCENAE: AGAMEMNON'S AMBITION
Menelaus’s brother — Agamemnon — is the king of Mycenae, and he dreams of uniting all of Greece.
The Helen affair becomes his excuse.
Under the pretense of avenging his brother, Agamemnon decides to gather all the armies of Greece:
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Sparta
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Argos
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Corinth
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Athens
This war is not just for a woman — it is for power and glory.
IV. ACHILLES: THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR
The film shines with the character of Achilles.
Achilles is the greatest warrior of the Greek army.
He is said to be touched by the gods — invulnerable, except for his heel.
Achilles is independent.
He does not like Agamemnon.
He fights because he seeks glory.
He wants his name to live forever after death.
Achilles' sword, speed, and battle skills are legendary.
He is accompanied by his elite warriors — the Myrmidons.
V. THE GREEK ARMY ATTACKS
Thousands of ships sail across the sea.
A grand, epic scene:
An endless fleet of Greek ships moves toward Troy.
The Trojans prepare to defend the shores.
VI. THE DEFENSE OF TROY: HECTOR’S STRENGTH
Troy’s main defender — Hector — is Priam’s eldest son.
He is wise, brave, and sworn to protect Troy’s honor.
The Trojans fight inside their walled city.
Hector also strives to protect his family:
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Father: King Priam
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Brother: Paris
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Wife: Andromache
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Infant son: Astyanax
VII. FIRST CLASH: ACHILLES AND TROY
Achilles and the Myrmidons are the first to land on the Trojan shores and capture a nearby temple.
There, Achilles stands before a temple priestess:
A woman named Briseis.
She is a relative of the Trojan king.
Achilles takes Briseis as a prisoner, but instantly feels a strange affection for her.
This woman will change Achilles’ heart.
VIII. POLITICAL GAMES AND BETRAYAL
Agamemnon demands Briseis.
Achilles becomes furious.
He withdraws from the battle, leaving the Greek army to fight alone.
This gives Troy a chance.
Hector and Paris go out to battle together.
IX. HECTOR AND AJAX DUEL
A fierce scene:
Hector duels the Greek warrior Ajax.
Both are powerful fighters.
The fight ends in a draw.
Both sides agree to a temporary truce.
But this peace does not last.
X. PARIS AND MENELAUS DUEL
Menelaus demands the return of Helen.
Paris proposes a duel:
The winner gets Helen.
The loser dies.
During the duel, Paris loses.
Menelaus tries to kill him.
But Hector rescues Paris at the last moment.
Menelaus’ humiliation becomes another excuse for Agamemnon to launch a new attack.
XI. ACHILLES RETURNS: THE DEATH OF PATROCLUS
Achilles still does not fight.
His closest friend or cousin (in some versions) Patroclus secretly dons Achilles’ armor and enters the battle.
Hector, mistaking him for Achilles, kills him.
This is the turning point for Achilles.
He goes mad with rage and vows to kill Hector.
XII. THE LEGENDARY DUEL: ACHILLES VS. HECTOR
The most emotional scene of the film:
Achilles approaches Troy.
Hector steps out.
Two giants face each other.
The duel begins evenly, but Achilles prevails and kills Hector.
Then he drags Hector’s body around the walls of Troy — breaking the hearts of the Trojans.
XIII. KING PRIAM BEGS ACHILLES
At night, King Priam secretly enters Achilles’ tent.
He falls to his knees and begs:
“Give me my son’s body.”
This scene is the pinnacle of humanity in the film.
Achilles is moved.
He returns Hector’s body.
XIV. THE TROJAN HORSE: A DECEPTIVE VICTORY
The Greeks cannot breach Troy.
They devise a plan fueled by fire:
A wooden horse is built.
The Greeks pretend to retreat.
The Trojans bring the horse into the city — as a symbol of victory.
But at night, Greek soldiers emerge from the horse and open the city gates.
The city is drowned in blood.
XV. FINALE: THE DESTRUCTION OF TROY
The fall of Troy is heartbreaking:
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Homes burn
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People are slaughtered
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Women are taken captive
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Infants are thrown away
Paris saves Helen and escapes the city with her.
Achilles fights one last time to save Briseis, but he is struck by an arrow and dies.
His death is the emotional climax of the film.
EPILOGUE: HISTORY CHANGES
Troy is destroyed.
But the name of the Trojans is etched into history forever.
People may forget Troy,
but its story lives on eternally.
SHEFEQ.COM Reflection:
"Troy" shows us that even the greatest wars can sometimes be born of love and desire.
But it is not only cities that fall — honor and love within humanity also burn to ashes.
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QUESTION TO READERS:
If you were a Trojan, what would you have done to save the city?
Would you surrender in silence — or fight to the end?