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Troy: The Odyssey

Name: Troy: The Odyssey
Director: Tekin Girgin
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2017

TV-14

Director

Tekin Girgin

Runtime

90 minutes

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Troy the Odyssey is a traditional adventure fantasy that closely follows established mythological frameworks. It adheres to the classical Homeric tradition, emphasizing heroism, homecoming, and divine intervention. Although the film slightly deviates from standard clichés by portraying Circe as a warrior, the overall narrative structure remains conventional. The story upholds traditional social hierarchies and domestic stability. Ultimately, the film serves as a faithful retelling of ancient myths without exploring subversive themes of identity. It lacks significant representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Troy: The Odyssey have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a relationship between Odysseus and Penelope that assumes both are straight and cisgender. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or stories that question traditional social structures.

How does Troy: The Odyssey portray gender?

Fair

Circe is portrayed as a warrior rather than a passive figure. However, the main conflict still revolves around traditional ideas of gender roles and protection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Troy: The Odyssey?

Fair

The film recognizes differences between Greek and Trojan soldiers based on ethnicity. These representations follow typical mythological stereotypes.

How does Troy: The Odyssey represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative sticks to traditional Western mythology and classical heroic ideals. It emphasizes themes of duty, survival, and marital fidelity.

Does Troy: The Odyssey include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative. Physical impairments and neurodivergence do not influence the plot.

Present on Screen

Circe is portrayed as a warrior, challenging traditional depictions of passive female figures in classical epics.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The story remains heavily influenced by conventional gendered frameworks and traditional Western mythological clichés.

Official Synopsis

In 1174 B.C., following the Trojan War, Greek warrior Odysseus makes the perilous ten-year journey home, including encounters with the Cyclops, Sirens, and Circe, while his wife Penelope fends off a mass of suitors who have overrun Ithica.

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