Topic: 15th Century

Direction Kim Jung Min · Park Hyun Suk

Cast Moon Chae-won · Park Shi-hoo · Song Jong-ho · Hong Soo-hyun

Synopsis The Princess' Man (TV Series) (2011) is a captivating historical drama that weaves a tale of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around the intense and heart-wrenching romance between Princess Seryeong, the spirited...

Direction Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cast Maria Falconetti · Eugene Silvain · Maurice Schutz · Michel Simon

Synopsis The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is set in the year 1431, where a young French woman, Joan of Arc, faces a trial for purported treason. Once celebrated as a national hero, she is now a pawn in a...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Anatoly Solonitsyn · Ivan Lapikov · Nikolai Sergeyev · Nikolai Grinko

Synopsis Andrei Rublev (1966) is a cinematic journey through the tumultuous life of the renowned Russian icon painter, Andrei Rublev, set against the backdrop of medieval Russia during the early 15th century. The film is structured into seven distinct segments, each...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Keith Baxter · John Gielgud · Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis Chimes at Midnight (1965) presents the life of Sir John Falstaff, a central figure in a narrative woven from scenes of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV' and other plays. The film chronicles Falstaff's journey as a jovial and philosophical companion to the...

Direction Kenichi Shimizu

Synopsis Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (2024) is a captivating TV series set to air from 2024 to 2025, comprising 25 episodes. The narrative is set in the 15th century, where the belief that the Earth orbits the sun...

Direction Richard Curtis · Rowan Atkinson · Martin Shardlow · Geoff Posner

Cast Rowan Atkinson · Stephen Frost · Tim McInnerny · Tony Robinson

Synopsis The Black Adder (TV Series) (1983) is a British historical sitcom that aired from 1983 to 1989, spanning 4 seasons and 25 episodes. The series is set in England during the late 15th century, at the conclusion of the War...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...

Direction Israel del Santo

Cast Aitana Sánchez-Gijón · Eduardo San Juan · Nacho Acero · José Sisenando

Synopsis Conquistadores Adventum (TV Miniseries) (2017) is an immersive historical drama that chronicles the pivotal three decades following Christopher Columbus' initial journey to the New World. Spanning from 1492 to 1522, this 8-episode miniseries delves into the complex and tumultuous period...

Direction Robert Bresson

Cast Florence Delay · Jean-Claude Fourneau · Marc Jacquier · Roger Honorat

Synopsis Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) follows the gripping account of Joan, a young woman captured for her pivotal role in rallying French troops against the English and her unwavering support for Charles VII. The film delves into her trial,...

Direction Thea Sharrock

Cast Tom Hiddleston · John Hurt · Julie Walters · Richard Griffiths

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry V (TV) (2012) chronicles the transformation of Hal into a mature and dutiful king, Henry V, following his estrangement from Falstaff, which ultimately leads to Falstaff's demise. Upon learning of his ancestral claim to the French...

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Keeley Hawes · Ben Daniels · Geoffrey Streatfield

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Richard III (TV) (2016) unfolds in the aftermath of a protracted civil war between the royal houses of York and Lancaster, during which England finds a brief respite under the rule of King Edward IV. However, Edward's...

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Sophie Okonedo · Stanley Townsend · Geoffrey Streatfield

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part 2 (TV) (2016) follows the tumultuous reign of the young King Henry VI, who returns to England triumphant from his conquests in France, accompanied by his newly wedded wife, the assertive and influential Margaret...

Direction Jacques Rivette

Cast Sandrine Bonnaire · André Marcon · Jean-Louis Richard · Marcel Bozonnet

Synopsis Joan the Maid II - The Prisons (1994) follows the continuation of Joan's journey as she and the Dauphin of France achieve a string of triumphs. However, her fortunes take a dark turn when she is seized and confined. Accused...

Direction Laurence Olivier

Cast Laurence Olivier · Ralph Richardson · John Gielgud · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Richard III (1955) presents the final chapter in Laurence Olivier's Shakespearean trilogy, offering a bold and captivating depiction of a man resolutely committed to his villainous ambitions. Olivier masterfully embodies the Duke of Gloucester, a character so brilliantly portrayed that...

Direction Jon Cassar · Jan Michelini · Christian Duguay

Cast Daniel Sharman · Synnove Karlsen · Jacopo Olmo Antinori · Edward Dring

Synopsis Medici: The Magnificent (TV Series) (2018) is set in 1470, where the Medici family's influence has grown significantly over the years. Lorenzo is thrust into leadership after a failed assassination attempt on his father exposes years of mismanagement within the...

Direction Roberto Benigni · Massimo Troisi

Cast Massimo Troisi · Roberto Benigni · Iris Peynado · Amanda Sandrelli

Synopsis Nothing Left to Do but Cry (1984) follows the comedic misadventures of Saverio, a dedicated educator, and Mario, a diligent janitor, who unexpectedly embark on a temporal journey. Their destination: central Italy during the late 15th century. In this historical...

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Marcello Di Falco · Virgilio Gazzolo · Tom Felleghy · Mario Erpichini

Synopsis The Age of Cosimo de Medici (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1973) delves into the vibrant lives of influential figures Cosimo de Medici and Leon Alberti, offering a comprehensive exploration of Italy's Renaissance art scene during the 1400s. This four-hour miniseries masterfully...

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Simon Russell Beale · Jeremy Irons · Tom Hiddleston · Julie Walters

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 (TV) (2012) delves into the consequences of the Battle of Shrewsbury, where Northumberland receives the tragic news of his son's demise. Meanwhile, the Lord Chief Justice endeavors to distance Falstaff from Prince Hal...

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Simon Russell Beale · Tom Hiddleston · Jeremy Irons · Joe Armstrong

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 (TV) (2012) follows the journey of Prince Hal, the future king, who chooses to spend his days at Mistress Quickly's tavern with the reckless Falstaff and his friends, much to the dismay of...

Direction Jordi Frades · Oriol Ferrer · Salvador García Ruiz · Joan Noguera

Cast Michelle Jenner · Ramon Madaula · Rodolfo Sancho · Ainhoa Santamaría

Synopsis Isabel (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating historical drama that spans three seasons and 39 episodes, airing from 2012 to 2014. The show delves into the life of Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic. The first...