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SUMMARY
The purpose of this petition is to urge Greek and American film industry producers to help further develop my new screenplay "The Ten Thousand," an adaptation of one of the greatest military adventures in Ancient Greek history that has never received it's due.
DETAILS
My name is John and I'm a writer and history enthusiast from the United States. In May 2023, I reached out to Dr. Roel Konijnendijk, a Darby Fellow of Ancient History at Oxford, to ask what Ancient Greek story has not yet been given it's due time on the big screen. Immediately, Dr. Konijnendijk suggested I adapt Xenophon's "Anabasis" into a screenplay. And so, I did.
With the return of historical epics to the big screen (i.e., Napoleon, November 2023), I think the timing couldn't be better to promote such a screenplay to producers and directors in both Greece and the United States. The story, if you are not familiar, is explained well in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEGBTZWpKKw&t=48s
My intention is for this screenplay to become one of the most historically accurate films ever made. Think Master and Commander, Saving Private Ryan, or The Passion of the Christ but for Ancient Greece. I would like for the languages of the film to be Ancient Greek and Ancient Persian (if possible). If not, I'd settle for contemporary Greek and Farsi.
Because I am not a known writer in Hollywood or Athens, I wanted to gather the support of history fans online through a petition. I will share this petition and my screenplay with film production companies in the hopes they'd agree to help me develop the screenplay and then, God willing, produce the film in Greece or the United States.
My screenplay follows Xenophon and other officers in Anabasis (e.g., Clearchus, Menon, Cheirisophus, Lycius, Cleanor, etc.), bouncing between Trebizond (in modern day Turkey) and the retreat itself through the vast Achaemenid Empire. It starts with Cyrus' army and the Battle of Cunaxa, covers the betrayal of Ariaeus, the summit race against Tissaphernes, the harrowing trek through Armenia, and the battle with the Drilae - all while keeping as close to historical accuracy as I possibly can. It's intended purpose is to not only give Xenophon's great work it's due credit but also to explore the challenges of mercenary life in Ancient Greece.
SIGN TODAY TO HELP BRING THIS ANCIENT TALE TO THE BIG SCREEN!
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September 26, 2023
I am honestly a bit stunned by the overwhelming enthusiasm for this project. It is truly humbling to see so many people who want to see this story brought to life as much as I do. This energy is all yours and it is keeping me motivated to keep pushing forward.
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This needs realistic landscapes of snowy mountains middle eastern dessert and mediterranean nature.It is quite big thought so it needs to be multiple movies or series.Last but not least details is what will make this if someone ever decide to do it a great movie.For example the punch of Xenophon in Armenia because a soldier didnt want to curry a wounded one and try to burry him alive show the exact spirit of this great hellenic piece of art and treasure of world literature.
Finally someone said it! We have enough superhero movies lets get some real history on the screen.
YES. Someone call Ridley Scott right now. This is the movie we need.
The retreat of the ten thousand is so epic, hope they keep the language authentic, it would be so intense.
This would make for an amazing film. You could film "on location" in locations like Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, etc. Or just somewhere in the Caucasus. Or Spain and Morocco (I hear it's very convenient to film there!)
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Final supporters
Hi everyone!
SUMMARY
The purpose of this petition is to urge Greek and American film industry producers to help further develop my new screenplay "The Ten Thousand," an adaptation of one of the greatest military adventures in Ancient Greek history that has never received it's due.
DETAILS
My name is John and I'm a writer and history enthusiast from the United States. In May 2023, I reached out to Dr. Roel Konijnendijk, a Darby Fellow of Ancient History at Oxford, to ask what Ancient Greek story has not yet been given it's due time on the big screen. Immediately, Dr. Konijnendijk suggested I adapt Xenophon's "Anabasis" into a screenplay. And so, I did.
With the return of historical epics to the big screen (i.e., Napoleon, November 2023), I think the timing couldn't be better to promote such a screenplay to producers and directors in both Greece and the United States. The story, if you are not familiar, is explained well in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEGBTZWpKKw&t=48s
My intention is for this screenplay to become one of the most historically accurate films ever made. Think Master and Commander, Saving Private Ryan, or The Passion of the Christ but for Ancient Greece. I would like for the languages of the film to be Ancient Greek and Ancient Persian (if possible). If not, I'd settle for contemporary Greek and Farsi.
Because I am not a known writer in Hollywood or Athens, I wanted to gather the support of history fans online through a petition. I will share this petition and my screenplay with film production companies in the hopes they'd agree to help me develop the screenplay and then, God willing, produce the film in Greece or the United States.
My screenplay follows Xenophon and other officers in Anabasis (e.g., Clearchus, Menon, Cheirisophus, Lycius, Cleanor, etc.), bouncing between Trebizond (in modern day Turkey) and the retreat itself through the vast Achaemenid Empire. It starts with Cyrus' army and the Battle of Cunaxa, covers the betrayal of Ariaeus, the summit race against Tissaphernes, the harrowing trek through Armenia, and the battle with the Drilae - all while keeping as close to historical accuracy as I possibly can. It's intended purpose is to not only give Xenophon's great work it's due credit but also to explore the challenges of mercenary life in Ancient Greece.
SIGN TODAY TO HELP BRING THIS ANCIENT TALE TO THE BIG SCREEN!
Updates
September 26, 2023
I am honestly a bit stunned by the overwhelming enthusiasm for this project. It is truly humbling to see so many people who want to see this story brought to life as much as I do. This energy is all yours and it is keeping me motivated to keep pushing forward.
20 Comments
Scott Ridley! It would be remarkable! Xenophon is so under recognized! Socrates spoke so respectfully of him! What a story!
This needs realistic landscapes of snowy mountains middle eastern dessert and mediterranean nature.It is quite big thought so it needs to be multiple movies or series.Last but not least details is what will make this if someone ever decide to do it a great movie.For example the punch of Xenophon in Armenia because a soldier didnt want to curry a wounded one and try to burry him alive show the exact spirit of this great hellenic piece of art and treasure of world literature.
Finally someone said it! We have enough superhero movies lets get some real history on the screen.
YES. Someone call Ridley Scott right now. This is the movie we need.
The retreat of the ten thousand is so epic, hope they keep the language authentic, it would be so intense.
This would make for an amazing film. You could film "on location" in locations like Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, etc. Or just somewhere in the Caucasus. Or Spain and Morocco (I hear it's very convenient to film there!)
Make it happen
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Scott Ridley! It would be remarkable! Xenophon is so under recognized! Socrates spoke so respectfully of him! What a story!