![]() – On the other side of the ledger, has anyone else seen Tarkowski’s Andrei Rublev? I don’t know enough about Medieval Russia to judge it. Russia, Historical, 185, No rating, Color, B&W – The repelling of a German invasion in the 13th century. Vassillev Cast includes: Nikolai Cherkassov Russia, War/Historical, 107, No rating B&Wĭirector: Sergei Eisenstein, D.I. The story of Judah Ben-Hur and his boyhood friend Messala. US, Religious/Historical, 212, No rating, Colorĭirector: William Wyler: Cast includes: Charleton Heston, Stephen Boyd Screenwriter Robert Bolt.īest Medieval Movies (as films) : – The story of the Jesuit mission in Paraguay. Based on actual trial transcripts.ĭirector: Roland Joffe Cast includes: Robert DeNiro, Jeremy Irons, Liam Neeson The film was so powerful that it was initially banned in England. – held by Pauline Kael to be the greatest performance ever captured on film. The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) ĭirector: Carl Dreyer Cast includes: Renée Maria Falconetti Try to see subtitled version, not the dubbed one. An excellent movie, with solid historical advice given by Natalie Zemon Davis to the film makers. – Based on trial records about an impostor in 16th century Southern France. The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) įrance, Historical, 111, No rating, Colorĭirector: Daniel Vigne, Jean Claude Carrierè: Cast includes: Gerard Depardieu – Probably the greatest of all “medieval movies.” For sheer enjoyment.ĭirector: Fred Zinnemann: Cast includes: Paul Scofield UK, Historical/Drama, 135, No rating, Colorĭirector: Anthony Harvey: Cast includes: Katherine Hepburn (Eleanor), Peter O’Toole (Henry II), Anthony Hopkins (Richard the Lionheart) Although there is no historical data to support the suggestion, Anouilh sees a homosexual relationship. – Based on Jean Anouilh’s play about Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas à Becket and his English King, Henry II. ![]() US, Historical/Drama, 148, No rating, Colorĭirector: Peter Glenville Cast includes: Peter O’Toole, Richard Burton ![]() – In accordance with Islamic law, Muhammad is not actually shown on screen. Lebanon-UK, Religious, 180, Rated PG, Colorĭirector: Moustapha Akkad Cast includes: Anthony Quinn, Irene Pappas Mohammad, Messenger of God/The Message (1977) These are not necessarily completely accurate, but do try to stick to the period and known facts: The late Middle Ages brought a series of challenges to Europe, including plague, war and the increasing persecution of non-Christians, yet the literature, art and architecture as well as the printing press and magnetic compass remain lasting legacies of the creative energy and inventiveness of Northern Europe and Renaissance Italy.īest Medieval Movies (by historical accuracy ) During this time, we see the development of universities, parliaments and banks, as well as the emergence of cathedrals, chivalry as a code of personal and political conduct, cities as centers of commerce, global trade and the increasing use of vernacular languages for public functions. Drawing on expertise from the fields of art, architecture, history, religion, philosophy and literature, students and faculty will concentrate on the time period in European history from 500 to 1650 C.E. The medieval and renaissance studies minor reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the liberal arts tradition, allowing students to integrate a wide range of disciplines into the knowledge of a single historical period - the Middle Ages. ![]()
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