Topic: 10th Century

Direction Toshio Masuda · Hajime Takaiwa

Cast Atsuo Nakamura · Sanae Tsuchida · Kei Sato · Isamu Nagato

Direction Robert Eggers

Cast Alexander Skarsgård · Nicole Kidman · Anya Taylor-Joy · Claes Bang

Synopsis The Northman (2022) is a gripping tale set in the rugged landscapes of Iceland during the tumultuous 10th century. The narrative delves into the relentless pursuit of vengeance by a Viking prince, who embarks on a perilous journey to avenge...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Chow Yun-Fat · Gong Li · Jay Chou · Qin Junjie

Synopsis Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) delves into the intricate and unstable dynamics of power within a royal family, where the Emperor (Chow Yun Fat) and the Empress (Gong Li) engage in a complex web of intrigue, betrayal, and hidden...

Direction Feng Xiaogang

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Daniel Wu · Zhou Xun · Ge You

Synopsis The Banquet (Legend of the Black Scorpion) (2006) is a unique retelling of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," set against the backdrop of a crumbling empire. The narrative revolves around a night of intrigue and deception, where the Emperor, Empress, Crown Prince, Minister,...

Direction Hrafn Gunnlaugsson

Cast Gotti Sigurdarson · Maria Bonnevie · Sveinn M. Eiðsson · Þorsteinn Hannesson

Synopsis The White Viking (1991) is set in Norway during the tumultuous 10th century. The story revolves around Askur, the son of the influential Thorgeir, who ties the knot with Embla, the daughter of one of the last remaining landowners in...

Direction Lluís María Güell

Cast Laia Marull · Lluís Homar · Rosa Renom · Julio Manrique

Synopsis Ermessinde (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life of Ermessenda of Carcassone, a formidable figure who held significant power as the Countess of Barcelona, Girona, and Osona. Spanning two episodes, the miniseries explores her...

Direction Nicolas Winding Refn

Cast Mads Mikkelsen · Gary Lewis · Maarten Stevenson · Jamie Sives

Synopsis Valhalla Rising (2009) follows the journey of a mysterious, mute warrior named One-Eye (Mads Mikkelsen), who is liberated from his enslavement and joins a group of Christian Vikings. This band of warriors embarks on a quest to the Holy Land...

Direction Chang Cheh

Cast David Chiang · Chin Han · Ti Lung · Lily Li

Synopsis The Heroic Ones (1970) revolves around a group of thirteen siblings who are not only the devoted children but also the steadfast generals of a Mongol ruler. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the King chooses just nine of...

Direction Rob Cohen

Cast Dennis Quaid · David Thewlis · Pete Postlethwaite · Sean Connery

Synopsis DragonHeart (1996) follows the tale of a young boy and his dragon ally as they join forces to combat malevolence in a medieval fantasy setting. Bowen (Dennis Quaid), a devoted Knight of The Old Code, is urgently called by Queen...

Direction John McTiernan

Cast Antonio Banderas · Vladimir Kulich · Omar Sharif · Dennis Storhoi

Synopsis The 13th Warrior (1999) is set in the year 922 A.D., where an exiled diplomat, Ahmed (Antonio Banderas), finds himself in a distant land. He encounters a group of fierce warriors who are under siege by terrifying creatures known for...

Direction Javier Setó

Cast Espartaco Santoni · Frankie Avalon · Cesar Romero · Tere Velázquez

Synopsis The Castilian (1963) is a Spanish historical epic that delves into significant historical events and features notable figures, including Fernan Gonzalez (923-970), King Sancho of Navarra, King Ramiro II of Leon, and Abderraman III. The film centers around the count...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Sun Honglei · Xiao Shenyang · Yan Ni · Ni Dahong

Synopsis A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop (2009) follows the intricate and chaotic plot of a noodle shop proprietor in China who devises a plan to eliminate his unfaithful wife and her paramour. However, his meticulously laid scheme quickly...

Direction Kim Young-jun

Cast Shin Hyeon-jun · Yoon So-yi · Lee Seo-jin · Choi Ji-woo

Synopsis The Legend of the Shadowless Sword (2005) is set in the year 927, following the assassination of the prince of Balhae. Lim, a former official, dispatches Yeon So-ha, a skilled female warrior, to guide Prince Dae Jeong-hyun back from his...

Direction Patrik Syversen

Cast Patrick Stewart · Tom Rhys Harries · Jessamine-Bliss Bell · Tamzin Merchant

Synopsis Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017) follows the epic journey of Drago, a majestic dragon voiced by Patrick Stewart, who shares an unbreakable bond with the late King Gareth. The narrative unfolds as the king's twin grandchildren, each inheriting Drago's...

Direction Ivan Silvestrini

Cast Joseph Millson · Jack Kane · Arturo Muselli · Carolina Carlsson

Synopsis Dragonheart: Vengeance (2020) follows the journey of Lukas, a young farmer whose life is shattered when ruthless raiders brutally murder his family in a remote countryside. Driven by an insatiable thirst for vengeance, Lukas embarks on a monumental quest to...

Direction Marcus Nispel

Cast Karl Urban · Moon Bloodgood · Russell Means · Clancy Brown

Synopsis Pathfinder (2007) is an action-packed adventure set during the era when Vikings attempted to invade North America. The narrative revolves around a young Viking boy who is left behind after his clan's shipwrecks on the eastern coast. Despite his Viking...

Direction Andrey Kravchuk

Cast Danila Kozlovsky · Svetlana Khodchenkova · Maksim Sukhanov · Aleksandr Ustyugov

Synopsis Viking (2016) is set in the late 10th century, following the demise of Svyatoslav I, the ruler of Kievan Rus. The narrative revolves around the young Viking prince Vladimir of Novgorod, who is compelled to flee across the icy sea...

Direction Colin Teague

Cast Julian Morris · Tamzin Merchant · Jassa Ahluwalia · Jonjo O'Neill

Synopsis Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse (2015) follows the journey of Gareth, a young man seeking to become a knight, who embarks on a quest to find a fallen comet believed to hold gold. Instead, he encounters Drago, a dragon voiced...

Direction Doug Lefler

Cast Christopher Masterson · Harry Van Gorkum · Rona Figueroa · Tom Burke

Synopsis Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000) follows the journey of Geoff, a young orphaned stable boy portrayed by Chris Masterson, who stumbles upon Drake, the final surviving dragon, voiced by Robby Benson. Geoff's lifelong aspiration to become a knight in shining...

Direction Yasuo Tsuruhashi

Cast Tôma Ikuta · Miki Nakatani · Yoko Maki · Mikako Tabe

Synopsis Genji monogatari: Sennen no nazo (2011) presents a captivating reimagining of the renowned Japanese literary classic. This film delves into an alternate historical narrative crafted by Murasaki Shikibu, focusing on the legendary figure Genji, often referred to as the "shining...