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''Beowulf'' is an Old English heroic epic poem of anonymous authorship. Its creation dates to between the 8th and the 11th century, the only surviving manuscript dating to circa 1010. At 3182 lines, it is notable for its length. It has risen to national epic status in England.〔(''The Question of genre in bylini and Beowulf'' by Shannon Meyerhoff, 2006 ).〕 ''Beowulf'' has been adapted a number of times in cinema, on the stage, and in books. ==Cinema and television adaptations and references== * 1981: ''Grendel Grendel Grendel'' * 1993: ''Mighty Max'': In the episode "The Maxnificent Seven", Max, along with Virgil and Norman recruit Beowulf, as well as three other great warriors in order to assist them in a battle against Skullmaster. * 1995: ''Star Trek: Voyager'': In the episode "Heroes and Demons", Ensign Harry Kim runs a holographic version of the ''Beowulf'' poem in which he plays the central character. Most of the episode takes place inside this ''Beowulf'' holonovel. * 1998: ''Animated Epics: Beowulf'' 〔(IMDB )〕 * 1999: ''Beowulf'', a science-fiction/fantasy film starring Christopher Lambert. * 1999: ''The 13th Warrior'', action movie directed by John McTiernan mixing Beowulf with the travels of Ibn Fadlan; this is a film based on Crichton's ''Eaters of the Dead'' (see below). * 2000: ''Xena: Warrior Princess'': In the sixth season episodes "The Rheingold" and "The Ring", Xena joins forces with Beowulf for a retelling of the classic tale. * 2005: ''Beowulf & Grendel'', starring Gerard Butler and directed by the Icelandic-Canadian Sturla Gunnarsson. * 2007: ''Grendel'', a made-for television movie on the Sci Fi Channel (United States). * 2007: ''Beowulf'', a DVD release of a performance of Beowulf by Benjamin Bagby in the original Old English * 2007: ''Beowulf'', a computer animated film directed by Robert Zemeckis and created through motion capture, a technique similar to that used by Zemeckis in ''The Polar Express''. The manuscript was written by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. It deviates ''significantly'' from the original poem, most notably by making the dragon fought in the finale the offspring of Beowulf and Grendel's mother, whom he did not slay. * 2007: ''Beowulf: Prince of the Geats'' * 2008: ''Outlander'', a science fiction film starring James Caviezel. * 2016: Beowulf (TV series), an ITV adaptation currently in post-production - starring Kieran Bew as Beowulf. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「List of artistic depictions of Beowulf」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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