The Middle Ages is an exciting era of knightly tournaments and orders, lavish banquets, brave warriors and furious savages, territorial conquests, political marriages and intrigues. Anyone who is even a little interested in history and culture would like to plunge into the atmosphere of that time for a while. We suggest you do it with a selection of the 20 best films about the Middle Ages!
1. Viking (2016)
Russia is ruled by three brothers of Svyatoslavich - Yaropolk (Alexander Ustyugov), Oleg (Kirill Pletnev) and Vladimir (Danila Kozlovsky). Due to an accident during the hunt, the elder Yaropolk becomes the cause of the death of his middle brother Oleg. Now, according to the customs of the Drevlyans, the younger Vladimir must avenge the blood murder.
2. Yaroslav. A Thousand Years Ago (2010)
The story revolves around Prince Yaroslav (Alexander Ivashkevich). The founding of a new city, pacification of raging merchants, love intrigues are only a small part of the tasks that the hero must cope with.
3. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Returning from Arab captivity, the English nobleman Robin (Kevin Costner) is faced with the news of the death of his father, the destruction of the family estate and theft of their lands. Gathering a small group of like-minded people, Robin goes with them to Sherwood Forest to restore justice and punish the offender - the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman).
4. The Name of the Rose (1986)
The film takes place in the XIV century in an Italian monastery. The county is shocked by the news: the sacred site is overshadowed by a series of strange deaths of local novices. Monk William of Baskerville (Sean Connery) will have to get to the bottom of the truth and break the chain of tragic events.
5. Thirteenth Warrior (1999)
The exiled poet Ahmed Ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) goes to the barbarians, where he studies their language and culture. At the same time, monsters attack the local lands and the community turns to the oracle for advice. The seer says that only 13 warriors will be able to defeat the threat, one of which should be Ahmed.
6. The Last Knight (2017)
Ivan Naydenov (Viktor Horinyak) is a charlatan-pseudomage who promoted his name well. One day he still runs into trouble and is forced to flee from his pursuers. During the chase, the guy is miraculously transported to another dimension and ends up in Belogorie, where he learns that he is the son of the real Ilya Muromets.
7. Joan of Arc (1999)
There is a protracted Hundred Years War, and the forces of France are already running out. Nineteen-year-old Zhanna (Mila Jovovich), who will lead the army and go through many personal battles, must save the country's position.
8. John - woman on the papal throne (2009)
Smart and educated Joanna (Johanna Vokalek) decides to dress up as a man, since the female fate of those times does not cause much envy. The girl ends up in Rome and becomes an approximate of the current pope. But when he dies, John herself will take up this important post.
9. First Knight (1995)
Lady Guinevere of Lyons (Julia Ormond) is nearly kidnapped by Sir Malagan (Ben Cross), who claims her land. However, the valiant knight Lancelot (Richard Gere) saves the girl. Serious feelings erupt between the couple, but Guinevere is already betrothed to King Arthur himself (Sean Connery).
10. Time for witches (2010)
Knights Bayman von Bleibrook (Nicolas Cage) and Felson (Ron Perlman) are tasked with delivering the witch Anna (Claire Foy) to Marburg. The heroes agree and look for the girl. At first, the knights believe that the young peasant woman was simply slandered, but in the course of their journey, the men begin to doubt this.
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11. Robin Hood's Daughter: Princess of Thieves (2001)
Robin Hood (Stuart Wilson) is tasked with escorting the future king to London, concerned about his safety. Robin's daughter - Gwynne (Keira Knightley) - asks to take her with him and is refused.Then the brave girl dresses up as a man and goes against the will of her father.
12. Robin Hood (2010)
Another story about the protector of the poor and the weak. King Richard (Danny Houston) dies, and his warrior Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) decides to return home to England. However, instead of a measured, calm life, the hero gets new adventures and gets involved in a story with a crown and eternal intrigues of rulers.
13. King Arthur (2004)
To get a chance for freedom, warrior Arthur, together with friends, goes on a dangerous mission. He has to save an important family from the attack of the barbarians. What challenges will the company face?
14. King Arthur's sword (2017)
Arthur (Charlie Hunnam), who grew up among courtesans, pulls a magic sword from a stone and soon learns of his royal origins. However, the current monarch intends to get rid of a potential contender for the throne, even though the guy does not want to become the new king at all.
15. Tristan and Isolde (2006)
The charming Irish princess Isolde (Sophia Miles) finds the young man Tristan (James Franco) dying and begins to care for him. Feelings flare up between the couple, but the guy turns out to be an enemy Briton. The girl understands that his origin must be kept secret. Nevertheless, the locals will soon find out the truth.
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16. The Iron Knight (2011)
Power-hungry John Landless (Paul Giamatti) continues to spread tyranny in England. To save the country and its people, a group of volunteers from Rochester Castle fight back against the oppressive king.
17. A Knight's Story (2001)
William Thatcher (Heath Langer) is a simple medieval squire who dreams of chivalrous adventure and glory. When his owner dies in a tournament, the guy has the opportunity to make his wishes come true.
18. Braveheart (1995)
William Wallace's fiancée (Mel Gibson) was specially killed by an Irish sheriff. The hero unleashes personal revenge, which raises a wave of popular revolts against the tyrannical government.
19. The Last Knights (2015)
This is a fantasy action movie in which King Bartok (Morgan Freeman) is trying with the last bit of strength to restore order in the Empire. However, his health is far from being in the best condition. Then brave knights take on the mission of their master.
20. Macbeth (2015)
Lord Macbeth (Michael Fassbender) receives a prediction that he will ascend the throne. Together with his calculating wife, he comes up with a plan to conquer the crown and insidiously assassinate the current monarch.
