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September 13th, 2010, 09:14 AM
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#1 | | Citizen
Joined: Aug 2010 From: Everywhere Posts: 21 | Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
Hi! I, as some may know am completely fascinated by the norman conquest and i was just wondering if anyone knew of any good films or DVD's about it? I have searched for some time, and I knew that if there was such a film then the guys at Historum would know about it.
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September 13th, 2010, 10:47 PM
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#2 | | Scholar
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 575 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
Here is one. Heartily recommended. | | | |
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September 14th, 2010, 12:46 AM
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#3 | | Historian
Joined: Jun 2010 From: England Posts: 1,754 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
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Originally Posted by Whyte  | Is that the same as this? http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/82636...=11707&cur=257
If so, I agree, it was very good but I don't know if it's available in the US?
Oh, just found it on Amazon.com but only in non-US regions: Amazon.com: 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth ( 1066 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]: Kate Ambler, Katrine Bach, Mike Bailey, Søren Byder, Anthony Debaeck, Peter Guinness, Sam Hardy, Hamish MacLeod, Brendan McCoy, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Justin Hardy, CategoryCultFilms, CategoryKidsandFamily, CategoryMiniSeries, CategoryUK: Movies & TV ![Amazon.com: 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth ( 1066 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]: Kate Ambler, Katrine Bach, Mike Bailey, Søren Byder, Anthony Debaeck, Peter Guinness, Sam Hardy, Hamish MacLeod, Brendan McCoy, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Justin Hardy, CategoryCultFilms, CategoryKidsandFamily, CategoryMiniSeries, CategoryUK: Movies & TV](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61b7kixDldL._SL175_.jpg)
Amazon.com: 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth ( 1066 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ]: Kate Ambler, Katrine Bach, Mike Bailey, Søren Byder, Anthony Debaeck, Peter Guinness, Sam Hardy, Hamish MacLeod, Brendan McCoy, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Justin Hardy, CategoryCultFilms, CategoryKidsandFamily, CategoryMiniSeries, CategoryUK: Movies & TV
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September 21st, 2010, 10:36 AM
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#4 | | Scholar
Joined: Mar 2010 From: Over the Rainbow Posts: 719 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
Wow, thanks for the tip. I have to locate it somewhere asap.
When i clicked the suggested IMDB link i also noticed this one:
Upcoming 1066 movie scheduled for this year.
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September 29th, 2010, 04:59 PM
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#5 | | Citizen
Joined: Sep 2010 From: Britain Posts: 18 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
I admire the Normans, too! Although I haven't seen the films, there's a few links to at least three recent (90's) films about 1066 and William I on Imdb
I couldn't provide the links I'd prepared because I'm a newbie!
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September 30th, 2010, 11:39 AM
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#6 | | Citizen
Joined: Aug 2010 From: Everywhere Posts: 21 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
Thank you all very much for your replies. I have just watched the one made by channel 4! It was very enjoyable. It has also enlightened me to a fact! I share the same birthday date as the battle of Fulford- the 20th of September.
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October 16th, 2010, 02:50 PM
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#7 | | Academician
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 76 | Re: Any Good Films About 1066 and The Battle Of Hastings?
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Originally Posted by ashurbanipal Hi! I, as some may know am completely fascinated by the norman conquest and i was just wondering if anyone knew of any good films or DVD's about it? I have searched for some time, and I knew that if there was such a film then the guys at Historum would know about it. | I really hope this works for you but I have a bad feeling you may not get it if you aren't from the UK and Ireland...
It was mentioned earlier and is very good!
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November 19th, 2012, 12:50 PM
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#8 | | Citizen
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3 | So far only one english language verison of 1066 story.
So far there is only one TV mini series/documentary made about the Norman conquest. That was 1066 made in 2009.
My review of it is here. "1066" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb
There was talk of an adaptation of Helen Hollicks excellent book Harold The King. But don't go by IMDb websites advert with Robin Jacob as director, as this version looks like it will never get off the ground.
I personally think that the 1066/Godwin story should be made in the style of a HBO series like Game of Thrones or Rome. That way this complex story could be given the treatment it deserves.  | | | |
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November 20th, 2012, 02:22 AM
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#9 | | Historian
Joined: Jun 2010 From: England Posts: 1,754 | Quote:
Originally Posted by ashley wetherall So far there is only one TV mini series/documentary made about the Norman conquest. That was 1066 made in 2009.
My review of it is here. "1066" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb
There was talk of an adaptation of Helen Hollicks excellent book Harold The King. But don't go by IMDb websites advert with Robin Jacob as director, as this version looks like it will never get off the ground.
I personally think that the 1066/Godwin story should be made in the style of a HBO series like Game of Thrones or Rome. That way this complex story could be given the treatment it deserves. | That would be awesome, I love Helen Hollick! But you're right, I won't get my hopes up.
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November 20th, 2012, 03:54 AM
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#10 | | bloody
Joined: Apr 2011 From: Sarmatia Posts: 3,590 |
I remember there was nice French-Romanian-Swiss movie made in early 80ties "William the Conqueror" - " Guillaume le conquérant" - " Cucerirea Angliei" aka " Wilhelm Cuceritorul" Cucerirea Angliei (film) - Wikipedia | | | |
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