The Hittites: A Civilization that Changed the World

2003 2h 0m EN

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This is the glorious story of the Hittites - the most powerful people in the Near East of their time. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, "The Hittites" brings the fascinating history of this mighty empire to life with expert interviews, stunning cinematography, dramatic reenactments, and visual effects. Highlights include a breathtaking recreation of the controversial battle of Kadesh that decimated the armies of Egypt's Pharaoh Ramesses II. Based on the actual words of the Hittites, deciphered from ancient clay tablets excavated in the 20th century, their story unfolds as beautifully as it written almost 3500 years earlier.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jeremy Irons
Narrator
Cüneyt Türel
Narrator
Haluk Bilginer
King Hattuþili III
Sanem Çelik
Puduhepa
Burak Sergen
Tudḫaliya

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tolga Örnek
Writers: Tolga Örnek
Languages: English
Countries: Turkey

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Released 23 years ago.

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Jeremy Irons and Cüneyt Türel and Haluk Bilginer carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0366578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tolga Örnek directs. Produced in Turkey. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 23 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Jeremy Irons and Cüneyt Türel and Haluk Bilginer carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0366578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.