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Alfred the Great (1969)
The 1969 film Alfred the Great is based on the life of King Alfred, who was considered one of the great Anglo-Saxon kings of England because he fought off the Vikings. In the film, Alfred is a young man who plans to pursue his personal vow to become…
Tags: 9th century, Biopic, Drama, early middle ages, england, politics and warfare, scandinavia, vikings, War
Beowulf and Grendel (2005)
Hwaet! Great are the tales of the Spear-Danes
How they broke and bloodied their Foes
How they tamed the Northern seas
Some takes sail, others sink
Below the waves but no less true…
Welcome aboard! Climb up and take your seat on this Danish warship as…
The Vikings (1958)
The 1958 film, The Vikings, is a “classic” cinematic representation of the Scandinavian settlers. The film takes place in the ninth century when Vikings sailed from Norway to Northumberland. They pillage the land, and, as the raid continued, they…
Tristan + Isolde (2006)
In the movie Tristan and Isolde (2006), Arthurian themes of chivalry and forbidden love rise to the surface. In the movie, Tristan of Aragon is the true-born son to an English lord, and the adopted son of the most powerful lord in a fragmented…
Camelot (1967)
Camelot is a lighthearted musical comedy that was released in 1967. Starring Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, and Franco Nero, it tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. It is based on the book, The Once and Future…
Tags: Adventure, arthuriana, camelot, early middle ages, england, Fantasy, musical, musical romance, Romance
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British slapstick-styled parody of the Legend of King Arthur and his quest to find the Holy Grail.
Excalibur (1981)
The origins of the legendary King Arthur and his successes and failures, as the rising leader of Camelot, until his death, as told in Malory’s Le Morte D'Arthur.
The Secret of Kells (2009)
Brendan, a young boy, lives an uneventful life in a remote monastery until one day a famous illuminator shows up. Together with the help of Aisling, a forest spirit, they complete the most celebrated national treasure of Ireland, The Book of Kells.
Brave (2012)
Scottish princess Merida clashes with her mother when faced with the prospect of her impending betrothal. Merida employs the help of magic to defy her fate and preserve her freedom, learning the importance of legends along the way.
The Message (1976)
The life of the prophet Muhammad and his efforts to establish Islam in Arabia during the seventh century, as told through the eyes of his uncle Hamza.