Movies · 2007
This is Sparta!
— Leonidas (300) · 300
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The film's Leonidas answers a threat by making his city's name a declaration of resistance. The shout turns a diplomatic encounter into a violent refusal. This is dialogue from the film portrayal, not an authenticated quotation from the historical king; the theatrical release was in 2007.
- StudioBinderFilm quotation entry for 300; film wording and qualified original-character/performance context.Reference checked
- Warner Bros.Official film page; metadata supporting theatrical release year2007.Reference checked
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