The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World (2003)
This is the glorious story of the Hittites - the most powerful people in the Near East of their time. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, "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 Ramesses 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 it written almost 3500 years earlier.
Director: Tolga Örnek
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 9, 2003
Cast
- Jeremy Irons - Narrator
- Haluk Bilginer - King Hattuþili III
- Sanem Çelik - Puduhepa
- Burak Sergen - Tudḫaliya
- Cüneyt Türel - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: Ekip Films
Country: Turkey
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World about?
- This is the glorious story of the Hittites - the most powerful people in the Near East of their time. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, "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 Ramesses 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 it written almost 3500 years earlier.
- Who directed The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World?
- The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World was directed by Tolga Örnek.
- Who stars in The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World?
- The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World stars Jeremy Irons, Haluk Bilginer, Sanem Çelik, Burak Sergen, Cüneyt Türel.
- How long is The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World?
- The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World?
- The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World produced?
- The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World was produced in Turkey.