THEME EXPLORATION

13th century

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Charulata
Charulata
1964 · Satyajit Ray
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
1982 · Konrad Wolf
Silence
Silence
2016 · Martin Scorsese
Aferim!
Aferim!
2015 · Radu Jude
The Assassin
The Assassin
2015 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
A Life in Suitcases: A History of Tulse Luper
2005 · Peter Greenaway
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
1963 · Tony Richardson
Alexander Nevsky
Alexander Nevsky
1938 · Sergei Eisenstein
A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen
1970 · King Hu
A Fair Exchange
A Fair Exchange
1909 · D.W. Griffith
Ceddo
Ceddo
1978 · Ousmane Sembène
Bride of the Wind
Bride of the Wind
2001 · Bruce Beresford
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Sergei Eisenstein Soviet Union

His film 'Alexander Nevsky' (1938) depicts the 13th century Russian prince's battle against Germanic invaders, becoming an iconic portrayal of medieval conflict and national identity.

 Andrzej Wajda Poland

His historical epics including 'Ashes and Diamonds' reflect on medieval and post-medieval European history, exploring themes of power and cultural identity rooted in 13th century conflicts.

 Pier Paolo Pasolini Italy

His films like 'Canterbury Tales' and engagement with medieval literature showcase his fascination with the 13th century as a period of spiritual and social transformation.