The Other 300: Army of Lovers

The Other 300: Army of Lovers is a documentary focusing on the Sacred Band of Thebes, an elite ancient Greek military unit. The film examines how this force, consisting of 150 pairs of male lovers, became one of the most powerful armies of its time. Through the use of animation, ancient art, archival records, and forensic archaeology, the narrative traces the unit's rise to fame and its eventually tragic end. It further explores how this history relates to modern concepts of love, heroism, and identity.

Directed by Lefteris Charitos, this historical production was a collaboration between Germany, Austria, Greece, and Italy, produced by ZDF/Arte, ORF, Epo-Film, and EPT. The film features Jean-Marc Barr as the narrator. Released on June 12, 2025, the documentary has a runtime of 87 minutes.