26.2
ACTION EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION
17th Century or Earlier
A.L. Cleven
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Submision Type
book
Logline
A man must summon super-human strength to spread a desperate message of hope from his battle-worn brothers to his distanced wife and city. Enduring trials, he sprints the 26.2 mile legendary run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of Ancients Athens' unlikely but necessary survival.
Genre
Action,Epic,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
Philippides is a young, gangly boy in Ancient Athens. He forms an unlikely friendship with a misunderstood boy, who dares Philippides to race the sun god. The race showcases Philippides's natural endurance. Philippides lives to honor his father, protect his sister and serve his great city.
Setting
Athens, Greece 490 B.C.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Philippides
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Masculine,Aspiring,Engaging,Heroic,Honorable,Underdog,Strong Moral Code,Skillful,Selfless,Patriotic,Obedient
Additional Character Details
Name: Sophia
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Honorable,Leader,Selfless,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Myron
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Clumsy,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Funny,Outspoken,Blunt,Uneducated,Narcisstic,Masculine,Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Ambrosia
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: tempter
Key Traits: Engaging,Complex,Confident,Faithful,Seductive,Sophisticated,Skillful,Visionary,Sexy,Religious
Genre
WAR, DRAMA, ACTION
Brief
Philippides, a young Greek boy, finds out he has astonishing racing abilities. After becoming a herald, he plays an essential part in Greece's victory in the war against the Persians by heroically running 26 miles to his own death.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: FAIR
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: FAIR
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, it does depict the book.
Draw of Story
The fact that it is the story of a legendary, but little-known heroical individual.
Possible Drawbacks
It takes too long to get to the main part of the narrative.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
It's the true story of an Ancient, little-known hero.
Fanbase Potential
Maybe not a large fanbase, but it has the potential to attract an audience interested in history and heroic figures.
Awards Potential
Yes, if adapted with a talented crew and a good team of actors.
Envisioned Budget
LARGE BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
300 - THE FILM PARTIALLY NARRATES THE STORY OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN GREEKS AND PERSIANS. CHARIOTS OF FIRE - A CLASSICAL MOVIE ABOUT THE GLORIES AND HONOR OF RUNNING.
What’s New About the Story
It is the little-known, partially fictional story of a legendary, Ancient icon. It could be even more unique if it focused more on the main conflict itself.
Lead Characters
He is a determined, wildly talented young man, who manages to save an entire nation and inspire an enduring competition by pushing his own limits to the maximum.
Uniqueness of Story
Not really a rare gem as it is, but the main idea and the development are good, and, with some revisions, could be even further improved.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER