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Beowulf, a Geatish hero, arrives to pay a debt of honor to Hrothgar. However, he soon begins to question the morality of his mission as he learns about Grendel's true nature from the outcast "witch" Selma. Key Themes and Differences

The story begins with a young Grendel witnessing his father's murder at the hands of King Hrothgar's men. Beowulf_Grendel_2005_HD_-_Altadefinizione01

The film strips away the supernatural "magical" elements of the poem. Grendel is presented as a "Troll"—a primitive, physically imposing humanoid rather than a demonic beast. Beowulf, a Geatish hero, arrives to pay a

Starring Gerard Butler as Beowulf, Stellan Skarsgård as King Hrothgar, and Sarah Polley as Selma. a Geatish hero