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This real life saga of the late Middle Ages has been slow to attract an audience, despite its quality and strong parallels with today’s politics.
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After being raped by the friend and squire of her husband, a woman seeks justice which leads to the last judicial duel fought in medieval France. Digital
The medieval, true-life drama of the Last Duel makes for a surprising but incredibly successful reunion for the writing team of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon and also happens to be one of Ridley Scott’s best films in years. Just, whatever you do, don’t be put off by the (intentionally?) drab and unengaging opening chapter. It gets much, much better.
At the age of 83 Ridley Scott still has enough energy and clout to deliver a two-and-a-half hour medieval epic.