Helen of Troy

Based on Homer's epic, this 1924 German silent film tells the story of Helen, the beautiful queen of Sparta. Her elopement with Paris, a prince of Troy, triggers a devastating war. The Greek armies, led by Agamemnon, lay siege to the city of Troy to bring her back. The film depicts the massive conflict, featuring legendary heroes like Achilles and Hector, and the infamous Trojan Horse that ultimately decides the city's fate.