The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
England, 11th century. William the Conqueror (ca. 1027-1087) wins the Battle of Hastings (1066), changing the shape of medieval Europe and the course of English history. An account of the life of the extraordinary Norman warrior who became king.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Frédéric CompainDirector
- Frédéric CompainWriter
- Pierre LemarchandOriginal Music Composer
- Jacques DubuissonWriter
Cast
- Féodor AtkineSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Vincent DeniardWilliam
- Eric ChallierTaillefer
- Géraldine MartineauMathilde
- Tercelin KirtleyHarold
- Eric BougnonOdon
- François-David CardonnelRobert the Magnificent
- Laurent CottelKing of France's Messenger
- Alexandre ZambeauxGuillaume d'Arques
- Alice DéalThe English Translator
- Genti KameLanfranc
- Edward AkroutOsbern's Son
Stills
Themes
normandy, francebiographydocudramamiddle ages (476-1453)british historybayeux11th centurybattle of hastingsinvasion by seafrench history