The Seven Sages of Greek Antiquity
The Seven Wisest Men of Ancient Greece did not include Socrates, Plato or Aristotle! However, even the Seven Sages would choose only One as the Wisest of All.
The Seven Wise Men of antiquity, or the Seven Sages as they are also commonly known, reflect one of the most brilliant aspects of the ancient Greek spirit. This documentary revives the period, 27 centuries ago, when the Seven flourished and enlightened humanity through their wisdom. The Seven Sages of the 6th Century B.C. were seven exceptional personalities distinguished for their extraordinary wisdom and knowledge which they applied as scientists, philosophers, statesmen and lawmakers. They were namely, Thales of Miletus, Chilon of Sparta, Solon of Athens, Pittacus of Mytilene, Bias of Priene, Cleoboulos of Rhodes and Periander of Corinth.
On her return voyage to Sparta from Troy, Helen carried a golden tripod, which she dropped into the sea in order to prevent an old prophecy: that the tripod would become a cause to battle. That battle would then lead to the most unusual competition to determine the Wisest. The Seven Sages, of 6th Century BC Greece, are exceptional personalities distinguished for their extraordinary wisdom and knowledge as scientists, philosophers, statesmen and lawmakers. However, even the Seven would choose only One as the wisest of all!
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George PetritsisDirectorHippocrates in Olympia, The Quest for the Athlos
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George PetritsisWriterHippocrates in Olympia, The Quest for the Athlos
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Christos Lolas, MDWriterHippocrates in Olympia, The Quest for the Athlos
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George PetritsisProducerHippocrates in Olympia, The Quest for the Athlos
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Christos Lolas, MDProducerHippocrates in Olympia, The Quest for the Athlos
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Bob MacLeanKey Cast
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Adam PanagopoulosKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Ancient History, History, Ancient Greece, Philosophy, Wisdom, Greek Philosophy
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Runtime:51 minutes 37 seconds
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Completion Date:September 27, 2017
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Country of Origin:Greece
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Country of Filming:Greece
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Shooting Format:HD
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Aspect Ratio:16;9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Distribution Information
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Amazon Prime VideoCountry: United StatesRights: All RightsCountry: United KingdomRights: All Rights
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VimeoCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights, Video on Demand
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