The Other 300: Army of Lovers (2025)
A documentary that brings to light the extraordinary story of the Sacred Band of Thebes – an elite military unit composed of 150 pairs of male lovers that became one of the most formidable forces of the ancient world. It delves into the history of this little-known chapter of classical antiquity through forensic archaeology, rare archival material, ancient art, and animation. It explores how the Sacred Band rose to prominence, met its tragic end, and continues to resonate in modern discussions of identity, heroism, and love.
Director: Lefteris Charitos
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Jean-Marc Barr as Narrator (voice over) |
| Directing | Lefteris Charitos | Director |
| Production | Dieter Pochlatko | Producer |
| Production | Rea Apostolides | Producer |
| Production | Yuri Averof | Producer |
| Production | Franziska Kiefmann | Production Manager |
| Production | Mary Ignatiadis | Production Manager |
| Crew | Carlos Muñoz Gómez-Quintero | Cinematography |
| Crew | Harald Staudach | Cinematography |
| Sound | Aris Kafetzis | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Manolis Makridakis | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Giannis Antypas | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Michael Strohmann | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Maurizio Massa | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Fedon Ktenas | Sound Recordist |
| Visual Effects | Benjamin Swiczinsky | Animation |
| Visual Effects | Effie Pappa | Animation |
| Visual Effects | Panayiotis Pantazis | Animation |
| Editing | Yuri Averof | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Alexia Theodorakis | Costume Designer |
| Crew | Hans Wu | Commissioning Editor |
| Crew | Peter Allenbacher | Commissioning Editor |
| Writing | Danielle Proskar | Author |
| Writing | Rea Apostolides | Author |
| Writing | Yuri Averof | Author |
| Production | Heinrich Mayer | Line Producer |
| Production | Jakob Pochlatko | Producer's Assistant |
