Beowulf

Beowulf Throughout Time

By hooverchr
  • 1000

    Beowulf (1000 C.E.)

    Beowulf was originally told orally, however, it this Anglo-Saxon epic poem written down around 1000 C.E, according to the only surviving manuscript.

  • Beowulf (1815 C.E.)

    The first copy of Beowulf is printed in 1815 by Danish-Icelandic scholar, Grímur Jónsson Thorkelin

  • Beowulf and Grendel (2006 C.E.)

    This film is the first to use the characters of Beowulf (Gerard Butler) and Grendel (Ingvar E. Sigurdsson) ever. It was officially the first movie version of this story.

  • Beowulf: Prince of the Geats (2007 C.E.)

    In this version of the epic of Beowulf, Scott Wegener directs a film starring Christian Boeving as Grendel and Jayshan Jackson as Beowulf. The proceeds of this film were donated to the American and Norwegian Cancer Societies.

  • Beowulf - Film (2007 C.E.)

    The first cartoon film adaptation of Beowulf is created, starring Angelina Jolie (Grendel's Mother) and Ray Winstone (Beowulf). It was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

  • Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016 C.E.)

    Based on an epic poem, this drama is filled with action and adventure while following the themes of the original story of Beowulf.