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The Other 300: Army of Lovers

2025-06-12
8
en 87m
DocumentaryHistory
A documentary that brings to light the extraordinary story of the Sacred Band of Thebes – an elite military unit composed of 150 pairs of male lovers that became one of the most formidable forces of the ancient world. It delves into the history of this little-known chapter of classical antiquity through forensic archaeology, rare archival material, ancient art, and animation. It explores how the Sacred Band rose to prominence, met its tragic end, and continues to resonate in modern discussions of identity, heroism, and love.

Director

Lefteris Charitos

Producer's Assistant

Jakob Pochlatko

Producer

Dieter Pochlatko

Producer

Rea Apostolides

Producer

Yuri Averof

Line Producer

Heinrich Mayer-Moroni

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Greece
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Italy

Companies

  • ZDF/Arte
  • ORF
  • ERT
  • Epo-Film