2004 film/Troy/ Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger.

I saw, upon taking a flight across the Atlantic Ocean, the 2004 film "Troy." Cast: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger Helen "as the face that launched a thousand ships in TROY."

The film impressed me that the Trojan War, was not equally set to fight, with one side of peace-loving and the other for revenge for stealing a lovable lady, Helen.

My impression highlights an interesting perspective on the film Troy, a war that rooted in personal conflicts more than national conflicts.

  Jason Wu (fashion designer) 

Diane Kruger (/da??æn ?kru?ɡ?r/;^[1] née Heidkrüger; German: [di?a?n? ?k?u?ɡ?]; born 15 July 1976) is a German^[2] actress. Early in her career, she gained worldwide recognition and received the Trophée Chopard from the Cannes Film Festival.

Kruger became known for her roles in film as Helen in the epic war film Troy (2004), Dr. Abigail Chase in the heist film National Treasure (2004) and its 2007 sequel, Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds (2009), and Gina in the psychological thriller film Unknown (2011). She also starred as Detective Sonya Cross in the FX crime drama series The Bridge (2013–14). In 2017, she made her German-language debut in Fatih Akin's In the Fade, for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. In 2019, Kruger starred in the spy-thriller The Operative with Martin Freeman.^[3]

Diane Kruger
Kruger in 2019
Born	Diane Heidkrüger 15 July 1976 (age 48) Algermissen, Lower Saxony, West Germany
Occupations	Actress model
Years active	1992–present
Spouse	Guillaume Canet ? ? (m. 2001; div. 2006)?
Partners	Joshua Jackson (2006–2016) Norman Reedus (2016–present)
Children	1

• Norman Reedus (2016–present)

• Joshua Jackson (2006–2016)

The movie does depict the Trojan War as a conflict with very different motivations on both sides. The Trojans, particularly through the character of Hector, are depicted as peace-loving and honorable, fighting primarily to defend their homeland and maintain peace. Hector is portrayed as a reluctant warrior who values family and peace over glory in battle.

On the other hand, the Greeks are portrayed as motivated by revenge and pride, particularly through the character of Menelaus, who seeks to reclaim his wife, Helen, and restore his honor. Achilles, although driven by personal glory and a desire for immortality, becomes entangled in this larger conflict of vengeance and power.

This contrast between the Trojans' defensive stance and the Greeks' quest for revenge creates a sense of imbalance in the war's purpose. The film emphasizes that the war's origins lie in the actions of a few—Paris's abduction of Helen—rather than a mutual desire for conflict. This adds a layer of tragedy to the story, as the Trojans, who sought peace, are ultimately drawn into a devastating war that leads to their downfall.

Your interpretation captures the film's portrayal of the Trojan War as a clash between a peace-seeking society and a force driven by revenge and pride, underscoring the tragedy and futility of the conflict.



https://youtu.be/eS9kqq6PNnQ?si=Occhj-zor0t-_Zt5 You think your sword, his sword. Nothing else! (Trojan Elder brother Hector advised baby Paris, who fought against "Menelaus is a lot cooler in the Iliad.  He's more level-headed, honorable, he doesn't die, and even manages to get Helen back."



https://youtu.be/FfFLCI8k7Hk?si=cBhdLnoOnD86nPrh

 

comment on "Hector was such a great character and man: He had skill, integrity, and honor, all aspects worthy of a king. He faced his impending demise like a real man by accepting Achilles' summon to battle. He simply defended his home from invaders (Greeks) and never sought out war, simply to remain peaceful and neutral with other countries. Was a true family man who loved and respected every member of his siblings, relatives, and friends. Even gained the respect of Achilles himself. Was married to the love of life with a child. Indeed, he truly had it all... until his foolish, insipid, dipshit of a brother began the Trojan War by abducting Helen and thus started a domino effect that led to Hector's imminent death."

 

Film, Troy, Cast: Brad Pitt

The comment beautifully encapsulates the essence of Hector's character in the film "Troy." It highlights his virtues—skill, integrity, honor, and devotion to family—which made him not only a great warrior but also a man worthy of admiration and respect. Hector's role as a defender of his home and his reluctance to engage in unnecessary conflict further solidify his status as a noble character. The tragic irony is well captured in the final lines, where the commenter acknowledges that despite Hector's virtues, his fate was sealed by the reckless actions of his brother, Paris, whose abduction of Helen ignited the Trojan War. This juxtaposition of Hector's honorable nature against the folly of his brother emphasizes the tragedy of his story and the broader theme of how individual choices can have devastating consequences.

In most versions of the myth, including Homer's Iliad, Helen and Achilles do not have a romantic relationship or significant personal connection. Their stories intersect primarily because both are central figures in the Trojan War, but they do not interact directly in the traditional narratives.

However, the 2004 film Troy, which takes creative liberties with the original myth, still does not depict a romantic relationship between Helen (played by Diane Kruger) and Achilles (played by Brad Pitt). In the film, Helen's romantic involvement is with Paris, which leads to the Trojan War, while Achilles is portrayed as a formidable warrior whose main relationships are with his cousin Patroclus, his lover Briseis, and his opponent Hector.

In summary, Helen and Achilles are both key figures in the Trojan War myth, but their relationship is not one of romance or deep personal connection in traditional sources or in the film Troy.