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The Song of Roland (1978)

The Song of Roland (1978)

Drama Adventure History
Release Date: 1978, October 4
Directors: Frank Cassenti
Countries: France
Production: Z Productions, FR3
Cast: Dominique Sanda, Serge Merlin, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Niels Arestrup, Alain Cuny, Jean-Claude Brialy, Klaus Kinski, Pierre Clémenti, László Szabó, Marilú Marini, Monique Mercure, Mario Gonzales

Overview:

Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.

Keywords:

8th century