Ben je fan van 'Exodus - Götter und Könige' (2014) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit epische bijbelse drama van Ridley Scott boeit met zijn grootschalige actie, visuele pracht en dramatische vertelling. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die dezelfde thema's, sfeer of historische grandeur delen. Of je nu houdt van mythologische verhalen, epische veldslagen of diepgaande karakterontwikkeling, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils!

The Ten Commandments (1956)
Beschreibung: Epic historical drama with grand scale storytelling, focusing on biblical themes and divine intervention.
Fakt: The film's parting of the Red Sea scene was a groundbreaking special effects achievement for its time.


Ben-Hur (1959)
Beschreibung: Sweeping historical epic set in ancient times, featuring themes of faith, betrayal, and redemption.
Fakt: Holds the record for most Academy Awards won (11), a feat matched only by Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


Spartacus (1960)
Beschreibung: Epic tale of rebellion and freedom set in ancient Rome, featuring massive battle scenes and political intrigue.
Fakt: The film broke Hollywood's blacklist by openly crediting previously banned screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.


The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Beschreibung: Animated biblical epic that brings ancient stories to life with stunning visuals and musical storytelling.
Fakt: The film's parting of the Red Sea sequence required 14 animators working for three years to complete.


Gladiator (2000)
Beschreibung: Grand historical drama set in the Roman Empire with intense battle sequences and themes of vengeance and leadership.
Fakt: The Colosseum scenes were created using a combination of a miniature set and CGI, revolutionizing historical epics in the digital age.


Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Beschreibung: Historical epic set during the Crusades, exploring religious conflict and personal redemption through war.
Fakt: The director's cut is significantly different from the theatrical version, adding nearly an hour of footage that changes character motivations.


Troy (2004)
Beschreibung: Large-scale adaptation of ancient Greek mythology, featuring legendary battles and conflicts between gods and men.
Fakt: The massive Trojan Horse built for the film was so impressive it was later displayed in Canary Wharf, London.


The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Beschreibung: Intense portrayal of biblical events with a focus on sacrifice and suffering, featuring Aramaic dialogue for authenticity.
Fakt: The film was shot in Italy using Aramaic, Latin and Hebrew languages without subtitles in its original version.


Alexander (2004)
Beschreibung: Biographical epic about one of history's greatest military leaders, featuring vast battle sequences and political drama.
Fakt: The film was shot in multiple countries including Morocco, Thailand and the UK to represent different parts of Alexander's empire.


Noah (2014)
Beschreibung: Modern interpretation of a biblical story with spectacular visuals and themes of faith and survival.
Fakt: The film's ark was built to biblical proportions and required 60,000 pounds of steel for its construction.
