Czech folk hero Jan Zizka’s story has been dramatized — and mythologized — in various forms many times, including a mid-1950s celluloid trilogy by Otakar Vavra that was arguably the local industry’s most ambitious production in those somewhat stodgy, pre-New Wave days. Purportedly the Czech Republic’s most expensive feature to date, Petr Jakl’s new “Medieval” portrays the same legendary figure in what’s anything but an old-school costume epic. Instead, this robust, assured enterprise offers a distant past in the brutally combat-driven action mode of “Gladiator” and “Braveheart,” its patriotic sentiments steeped in mud and blood.
The economic realities for such a costly spectacular require a degree of formulaic creative decisions in line with current international audience tastes, while the casting of American and British actors in primary roles further waters down a distinctive regional character. Nevertheless, “Medieval” succeeds as a lively, handsome chunk of history (however...
The economic realities for such a costly spectacular require a degree of formulaic creative decisions in line with current international audience tastes, while the casting of American and British actors in primary roles further waters down a distinctive regional character. Nevertheless, “Medieval” succeeds as a lively, handsome chunk of history (however...
- 9/5/2022
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
"Death brings life." The Altitude has debuted one final violent red band trailer for Medieval, an action epic about a Czech warlord, based on a true story from history. We've already featured a few other trailers for this film before, about an iconic Czech fighter who's mission is to keep a woman safe. It's all in English and features an international cast of non-Czech actors. The film tells the story of fifteenth century Czech icon & warlord Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. Jan realizes that the fate of the Empire will be decided by his love for Lady Katherine and his fate doesn't lie in the hands of Kings, but in the hands of his own people. Ben Foster stars as Jan Zizka, with a massive ensemble: Sophie Lowe, Michael Caine, Til Schweiger, Roland Møller, Matthew Goode, William Moseley, Karel Roden, and Werner Daehn.
- 9/2/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Medieval' is the new live-action fantasy feature, directed by Petr Jákl, starring Ben Foster, Sophie Lowe, Michael Caine, Til Schweiger, Roland Møller, Matthew Goode, and William Moseley, opening exclusively September 9, 2022, exclusively in theaters:
"...inspired by the true story of 'Jan Žižka', one of the greatest warriors in history, the film follows the turmoil after the death of the reigning emperor, as the 'Holy Roman Empire' plummet into chaos while feuding brothers 'King Wenceslas of Czech' and 'King Sigismund of Hungary' battle for control of the empty throne.
"Daring and righteous mercenary leader 'Jan Zizka' (Foster) is hired by 'Lord Boresh' (Caine) to kidnap 'Lady Katherine' (Lowe), the fiancée of 'Lord Rosenberg’ (Schweiger) to prevent Rosenberg’s rise to power alongside the corrupt Sigismund..."
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"...inspired by the true story of 'Jan Žižka', one of the greatest warriors in history, the film follows the turmoil after the death of the reigning emperor, as the 'Holy Roman Empire' plummet into chaos while feuding brothers 'King Wenceslas of Czech' and 'King Sigismund of Hungary' battle for control of the empty throne.
"Daring and righteous mercenary leader 'Jan Zizka' (Foster) is hired by 'Lord Boresh' (Caine) to kidnap 'Lady Katherine' (Lowe), the fiancée of 'Lord Rosenberg’ (Schweiger) to prevent Rosenberg’s rise to power alongside the corrupt Sigismund..."
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- 9/2/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Avenue has debuted the official trailer for its true story-inspired action feature ‘Medieval’ starring Ben Foster and Michael Caine.
The movie is inspired by the true story of Jan Žižka, one of the greatest warriors in history. After the death of its reigning emperor, the Holy Roman Empire is plummeting into chaos while feuding brothers King Wenceslas of Czech and King Sigismund of Hungary battle for control of the empty throne.
Daring and righteous mercenary leader Jan Zizka (Ben Foster) is hired by Lord Boresh (Michael Caine) to kidnap the powerful Lord Rosenberg’s (Til Schweiger) fiancée, Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe), to prevent Rosenberg’s rise to power alongside the corrupt King Sigismund. Jan believes that Kings are the right hand of God and should be respected and obeyed, no matter what.
As Katherine becomes caught in a dangerous political game between the monarchs, Jan falls in love with...
The movie is inspired by the true story of Jan Žižka, one of the greatest warriors in history. After the death of its reigning emperor, the Holy Roman Empire is plummeting into chaos while feuding brothers King Wenceslas of Czech and King Sigismund of Hungary battle for control of the empty throne.
Daring and righteous mercenary leader Jan Zizka (Ben Foster) is hired by Lord Boresh (Michael Caine) to kidnap the powerful Lord Rosenberg’s (Til Schweiger) fiancée, Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe), to prevent Rosenberg’s rise to power alongside the corrupt King Sigismund. Jan believes that Kings are the right hand of God and should be respected and obeyed, no matter what.
As Katherine becomes caught in a dangerous political game between the monarchs, Jan falls in love with...
- 7/26/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"You must protect" The Altitude has revealed a new full-length official trailer for Medieval, a medieval epic about a Czech warlord, based on a true story from history. This massive Czech production is directed by a Czech filmmaker named Petr Jákl, and it's about an iconic Czech fighter who's mission is to keep a woman safe - though it's all in English and features an international cast. The film tells the story of fifteenth century Czech icon and warlord Jan Zizka, who defeated armies of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. Jan realizes that the fate of the Empire will be decided by his love for Lady Katherine and his fate doesn't lie in the hands of Kings, but in the hands of his own people. Ben Foster stars as Jan Zizka, with a massive ensemble: Sophie Lowe, Michael Caine, Til Schweiger, Roland Møller, Matthew Goode, William Moseley,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of our favorite writers, Dennis Cozzalio, is with us again for today's Saturday Matinee. Dennis, not coincidentally, presides over one of our favorite film blogs, Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule. The occasion is the premiere of Allan Arkush's commentary for John Landis' Animal House which will run this coming Monday. Dennis happened to be an extra on the film so we asked him to share his experiences. We're also pleased to present some rare production stills courtesy of Katherine Wilson, the movie's local casting director in Oregon. Enjoy! Eugene, Oregon, Fall 1977. I was a first-term freshman trying to squeak out at least a 3.0 Gpa my first time at bat at the University of Oregon. I had enrolled in the film studies department, officially proclaiming it my major, fully expecting to broaden my horizons by seeing a lot of films to which I had never had the opportunity to be exposed.
- 10/4/2014
- by Dennis Cozzalio
- Trailers from Hell
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