For the longest time, epic, historical films were reduced to simple sword fights with little substance, but recently, there has been somewhat of a resurgence in interest in movies that take us back in time and give us a good understanding of how far human civilization has progressed. They depict a grim image of days gone by when men survived and perished by the sword. It would always be entertaining to watch a period with lots of grand vistas, palace intrigue, and romance.
Fans of biopics and grand historical pictures should enjoy Petr Jákl’s Medieval, which seems promising. The plot revolves around the early years of the legendary Czech warlord Jan ika of Trocnov, who destroyed troops of the Teutonic Order and the Holy Roman Empire. The story is loosely based on actual historical events. Ika led an army of courageous mercenaries that sent chills down the spines of Europe’s leading Kings. He was one of only 7 generals in history to never lose a fight. The movie reveals more about how his religious views and political ambitions overlap while a budding romance with an unlikely hostage. He is seen in history as a man of honour who is driven by lofty moral principles.
The Medieval performance from the Czech Republic, written and directed by Petr Jákl (Ghoul), will centre on the turbulent days before to the Hussite Wars (1419–1434). To learn everything we currently know about Medieval, including the cast, release date, and trailer, check out this guide.
Medieval Trailer
The first line of the movie sets the tone for most of what to expect from the rest of the movie: “Power, dictatorship, Violence; Europe is embroiled in war, plague, and starvation.” Lord Boresh (Michael Caine) recruits Jan Zizka (Ben Foster) to assist in the abduction of Lady Katherine, Lord Rosenberg’s fiancée, from France. The French retaliate against this move by sending an entire army to find Katherine. Zizka and Katherine fall in love while they are in custody, which causes a sequence of emotional interactions that further complicates issues.
Medieval Release Date
Medieval will have a limited theatrical release on September 9, 2022. It is also scheduled to arrive on VOD starting October 31st, 2022.
Medieval Cast
Ben Foster will play Jan Ika in a Czech production with a global cast. He played Tanner Howard in Hell or High Water and Warren Worthington III in X-Men: The Last Stand, respectively. The Program, Leave No Trace, and Lone Survivor are a few of his other filmography credits. Lord Henry III of Rosenberg will be portrayed by Til Schweiger. In the love story New Year’s Eve, the German actor portrayed James Schwab. Additionally, he had appearances in Muppets Most Wanted, Head Full of Honey, and The Three Musketeers. Lady Catherine is portrayed by The Slap actor Sophie Lowe. In Once Upon a Time in Wonderland on ABC, Lowe portrayed Alice. The Butterfly Tree, Above Suspicion, and The Returned are a few of her more filmography credits. As Lord, Michael Caine will star.
