20 best films about the Middle Ages

1. 1. Viking (2016)
2. 2. Yaroslav. A thousand years ago (2010)
3. 3. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
4. 4. The Name of the Rose (1986)
5. 5. The thirteenth warrior (1999)
6. 6. The Last Knight (2017)
7. 7. Joan of Arc (1999)
8. 8. Joanna - a woman on the papal throne (2009)
9. 9. First Knight (1995)
10. 10. Witching Time (2010)
11. 11 Robin Hood's Daughter: Princess of Thieves (2001)
12. 12. Robin Hood (2010)
13. 13. King Arthur (2004)
14. 14. Sword of King Arthur (2017)
15. 15. Tristan and Isolde (2006)
16. 16. Iron Knight (2011)
17. 17. A Knight's Story (2001)
18. 18. Braveheart (1995)
19. 19. Last Knights (2015)
20. 20. Macbeth (2015)
21. Things to know (Q&A)

The Middle Ages is an exciting era of knightly tournaments and orders, magnificent banquets, brave warriors and furious savages, territorial conquests, political marriages and intrigues. Anyone who is at least a little interested in history and culture would like to briefly plunge into the atmosphere of that time. We propose to do this with the help of 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 while hunting, the elder Yaropolk causes the death of his middle brother Oleg. Now, according to the customs of the Drevlyans, the younger Vladimir must avenge the bloody murder.

2. Yaroslav. A thousand years ago (2010)

The story revolves around Prince Yaroslav (Alexander Ivashkevich). The founding of a new city, the pacification of the 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, English nobleman Robin (Kevin Costner) is faced with the news of the death of his father, the ruin of the family estate and the theft of his lands. Having gathered 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 14th century in an Italian monastery. The counties are shocked by the news that the sacred site has been overshadowed by a series of strange deaths of local novices. Monk William of Baskerville (Sean Connery) has to get to the bottom of the truth and break the chain of tragic events.

5. The thirteenth warrior (1999)

Exiled poet Ahmed Ibn Fadlan (Antonio Banderas) finds himself among the barbarians, where he studies their language and culture. At the same time, monsters attack 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 Khorinyak) is a charlatan-pseudo-magician who has promoted his name quite well. One day, he still runs into trouble and is forced to flee from his pursuers. During the chase, the guy is miraculously transferred to another dimension and ends up in Belogorye, 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 Jeanne (Mila Jovovich), who will lead the army and go through many personal battles, must save the country's situation.

8. Joanna - a woman on the papal throne (2009)

Clever and educated Johanna (Johanna Vokalek) decides to dress as a man, since the female fate of those times does not cause much envy. The girl ends up in Rome and becomes close to the current pope. But when he dies, Joanna herself will have to take this important post.

9. First Knight (1995)

Lady Guinevere of Lyonesse (Julia Ormond) is nearly kidnapped by Sir Malagan (Ben Cross) who claims her lands. However, the valiant knight Lancelot (Richard Gere) saves the girl. Serious feelings flare up between the couple, but Guinevere is already engaged to King Arthur himself (Sean Connery).

10. Witching Time (2010)

Knights Bayman von Bleibrook (Nicolas Cage) and Felson (Ron Perlman) are tasked with bringing 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.

11 Robin Hood's Daughter: Princess of Thieves (2001)

Robin Hood (Stuart Wilson) is given the task of escorting the future king to London, worrying about his safety. Robin's daughter - Gwyn (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 Huston) 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 the eternal intrigues of the rulers.

13. King Arthur (2004)

To get a chance for freedom, the warrior Arthur, together with his 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. Sword of King Arthur (2017)

Raised among courtesans, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) draws a magic sword from a stone and soon learns of his royal lineage. 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 Iseult (Sophia Myles) finds the young man Tristan (James Franco) dying and begins to court 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. However, the locals will soon find out the truth.

16. Iron Knight (2011)

The power-hungry John the Landless (Paul Giamatti) continues to spread tyranny in England. To save the country and its people, a group of volunteers from Rochester Castle fights back against the despotic king.

17. A Knight's Story (2001)

William Thatcher (Heath Lenger) 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)

The fiancée of William Wallace (Mel Gibson) was killed on purpose by an Irish sheriff. The hero unleashes personal revenge, which raises a wave of popular revolts against the tyrannical power.

19. Last Knights (2015)

This is a fantasy action movie in which King Bartok (Morgan Freeman) tries with the last of his strength to restore order in the Empire. However, his health is far from being the best. Then the 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 prudent wife, he comes up with a plan to conquer the crown and the insidious murder of the current monarch.

Things to know (Q&A)