Expert: Maria - 4/11/2008

Question
Hi.  I'm interested in the Hollywood vs History angle.  The film "300" won big at the box office.  How accurate a depiction is it?  Are there any other films that get you going in terms of the accuracy or inaccuracy?

Thanks so much for your time.

Jim

Answer
Hello,

I’m sorry, but I did not watch the film "300" as I don’t like this kind of movies which pretend to give an accurate depiction of  historical figures and events, but they are usually a real disappointment,  like e.g. The Gladiator, Troy, etc.

In short I never seen yet a  historical film which was totally accurate in its depiction of history.

So, unfortunately I cannot help you more.

Best regards,
Maria