The Real Jason and the Argonauts
“Long shrouded in legend, this documentary examins recent archaological evidence suggesting that the story of Jason and the Argonauts may be more fact than fiction.”
Synopsis
The myth of Jason and the Argonauts is over 3,000 years old and tells of an epic voyage of discovery to find the fabled Golden Fleece. Long assumed to be a work of fiction, recent archaeological discoveries are beginning to reveal a legend that may have been inspired by fact. Jason is supposed to have travelled east to the mythical land of Kolchis at the ends of the earth. Modern findings suggest that the real Jason was an ancient Greek mariner who led a crew of courageous mariners nearly 2000 miles to the far eastern shore of the Black Sea in search of trade – an audacious voyage into the unknown in nothing more than a small open ship. Using high-quality CGI effects to illustrate the adventures of Jason and his brave companions, and with contributors including historians, archaeologists and economists, this fascinating documentary looks behind the ancient myth to try and uncover the reality behind a story that has inspired three millennia of poetry and art and Hollywood films.
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- Director
- Shaun Trevisick
- Screenplay & Story
- Shaun Trevisick
- Original Title
- The Real Jason and the Argonauts
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shaun Trevisick
Shaun Trevisick
Sarah Strupinski, Anthony Geffen
Department Leadership Roster
Shaun Trevisick
Director
Sarah Strupinski
Producer
Shaun Trevisick
Writer
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Real Jason and the Argonauts about?
The myth of Jason and the Argonauts is over 3,000 years old and tells of an epic voyage of discovery to find the fabled Golden Fleece. Long assumed to be a work of fiction, recent archaeological discoveries are beginning to reveal a legend that may have been inspired by fact. Jason is supposed to have travelled east to the mythical land of Kolchis at the ends of the earth. Modern findings suggest that the real Jason was an ancient Greek mariner who led a crew of courageous mariners nearly 2000 miles to the far eastern shore of the Black Sea in search of trade – an audacious voyage into the unknown in nothing more than a small open ship. Using high-quality CGI effects to illustrate the adventures of Jason and his brave companions, and with contributors including historians, archaeologists and economists, this fascinating documentary looks behind the ancient myth to try and uncover the reality behind a story that has inspired three millennia of poetry and art and Hollywood films.
Who directed The Real Jason and the Argonauts?
The Real Jason and the Argonauts was directed by Shaun Trevisick.
Who stars in The Real Jason and the Argonauts?
The principal cast of The Real Jason and the Argonauts includes Shaun Trevisick.
When was The Real Jason and the Argonauts released and how long is it?
The Real Jason and the Argonauts was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Jason and the Argonauts?
The Real Jason and the Argonauts holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).