Topic: 9th Century

Direction Isao Takahata

Synopsis The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) unfolds the enchanting story of an elderly bamboo cutter who discovers a miniature princess inside a glowing stalk. This tiny princess, named Kaguya, rapidly grows into a beautiful young woman. As she matures, five...

Direction Michael Hirst · Ken Girotti · Ciaran Donnelly · Jeff Woolnough

Cast Travis Fimmel · Katheryn Winnick · Gustaf Skarsgård · Alexander Ludwig

Synopsis Vikings (TV Series) (2013) is a historical drama that spans six seasons and 89 episodes, chronicling the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Viking hero. The show delves into the tales of Ragnar's Viking comrades and his family, as he...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Ernest Borgnine · Janet Leigh

Synopsis The Vikings (1958) follows the tale of Einar and Eric, two Viking half-brothers with vastly different backgrounds. Einar is a formidable warrior, while Eric is a former slave, each unaware of the other's true identity. As the throne of Northumbria...

Direction Bernard Cornwell · Peter Hoar · Anthony Byrne · Ben Chanan

Cast Alexander Dreymon · David Dawson · Emily Cox · Rune Temte

Synopsis The Last Kingdom (TV Series) (2015) is a historical drama that spans from 872 to the present day, encompassing four seasons. The narrative unfolds in a tumultuous era where the invading Danes have conquered most of the separate kingdoms that...

Direction Tomm Moore · Nora Twomey

Synopsis The Secret of Kells (2009) follows the journey of a young boy named Brendan, who resides in a secluded medieval settlement under constant threat from barbarian invasions. His life takes an exciting turn when a renowned master illuminator from the...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Takeshi Kaneshiro · Andy Lau · Song Dandan

Synopsis House of Flying Daggers (2004) is set in 859 AD during the waning days of the Tang Dynasty, a once-great Chinese empire now plagued by a feeble emperor and widespread corruption. Chaos looms as rebellious factions rise, with the most...

Direction Carles Porta

Cast Tony Corvillo · Pol Nubiala · Martí Salvat · David Segú

Synopsis Comtes. L'origen de Catalunya (TV Series) (2017) is set in Barcelona during the tumultuous 9th century, where the Counts of Barcelona engage in a relentless struggle to secure their territory, protect their lives, and preserve their independence. The series chronicles...

Direction Sönke Wortmann

Cast Johanna Wokalek · David Wenham · John Goodman · Iain Glen

Synopsis Pope Joan (2009) delves into the intriguing legend of the sole female pope in history. Initially titled Die Papstin, this film chronicles the journey of a young woman propelled by her passion for learning and unwavering faith, as she navigates...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast David Hemmings · Michael York · Prunella Ransome · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Alfred the Great (1969) unfolds in the tumultuous 9th century, where the once-peaceful landscapes of Old England are ravaged by marauding Danes. Alfred, initially set on a path to the priesthood, witnesses the brutal assault on his homeland and decides...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Liv Ullmann · Franco Nero · Maximilian Schell · Olivia de Havilland

Synopsis Pope Joan (1972) is a cinematic exploration of the medieval legend surrounding a female pontiff who allegedly served as Pope for a short duration around 855 A.D. Despite historical skepticism regarding her actual existence, the film treats her story as...

Direction Antonio Chavarrías

Cast Daniela Brown · Blanca Romero · Carlos Cuevas · Ernest Villegas

Synopsis Holy Mother (2024) follows the journey of Emma, a resilient 17-year-old girl, who is assigned the monumental task of becoming an Abbess in the ninth century. Her mission is to revitalize and spread Christianity in border territories plagued by conflict...

Direction Mario Bava

Cast Cameron Mitchell · Alice · Ellen Kessler · Giorgio Ardisson

Synopsis Erik the Conqueror (1961) unfolds in the tumultuous 10th Century, where two young brothers, Erik and Eron, endure the brutal murder of their parents at the hands of English raiders in their Viking settlement. Erik is taken to England by...

Direction Chen Kaige

Cast Huang Xuan · Shôta Sometani · Kitty Zhang · Eric Qin

Synopsis Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) is set during the Tang Dynasty, where the tranquility of Chang'an City is disrupted by the emergence of a mysterious demon cat. This supernatural feline triggers a chain of peculiar occurrences, leaving the city...

Direction István Zorkóczy

Synopsis Assassin's Creed Mirage (S) (2022) follows the journey of Basim, a clever street thief on a quest for answers and justice amidst the vibrant streets of ninth-century Baghdad. As he delves into the enigmatic world of an ancient, secretive group...

Direction Claudio Fäh

Cast Tom Hopper · Ryan Kwanten · Ken Duken · Charlie Murphy

Synopsis Northmen: A Viking Saga (2014) follows a group of Norse warriors who find themselves marooned on the shores of Alba after their vessel is wrecked in a violent tempest. With no other option, they must navigate through unfamiliar and perilous...

Direction Jian Lou

Cast Su Xiaotong · Zi Qi Wang · Tingdong Yang · Yaoke Zhao

Synopsis The Imperial Coroner (TV Series) (2021) is a captivating series that unfolds during the middle and late Tang Dynasty. The story follows Chu Chu, a determined young woman from a family of coroners in the southwest mountainous region, as she...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast Christian Brendel · Paolo Bonacelli · Vanni Corbellini · Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus

Direction Giuseppe Vari

Cast Cameron Mitchell · Geneviève Grad · Ettore Manni · Philippe Hersent

Synopsis Attack of the Normans (1962) follows a period of tranquility after the Normans and the English have reached a peace agreement, with the Normans beginning to establish themselves on British land. Olivier D'Anglon (Ettore Manni), a respected nobleman, forms a...

Direction Gueorgui Stoyanov

Cast Russi Chanev · Marin Yanev · Naum Shopov · Itzhak Finzi

Synopsis Constantine the Philosopher (1983) unfolds in the tumultuous 9th century, a period marked by turmoil and continuous shifts. The narrative revolves around Constantine the Philosopher, a profound thinker, skilled diplomat, and esteemed man of letters. He discerns the impending doom...

Direction Sunil Ariyarathna

Cast Pooja Umashankar · Uddika Premarathna · Aruni Rajapaksha · Vinu Udani Siriwardhana

Synopsis Paththini (2016) unfolds in the ancient Chola kingdom, set in South India approximately 1,500 years ago. The story revolves around Kannagi (Pooja), a woman happily married to Kovalan (Uddika), a wealthy man. Kovalan attends the coronation ceremony of the Chola...