Reclaiming the Blade

Reclaiming the Blade (2008)

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Filmmaker Daniel McNicoll explores the emerging movement to reclaim the ancient medieval and renaissance martial arts in this documentary narrated by Welsh actor John Rhys-Davies, and produced on corroboration with Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. The Medieval and Renaissance blade was a… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
Daniel McNicoll
Genres
Documentary, Special Interest
In Theaters
Dec 15, 2008 Wide
Galatia Films

Critic Reviews

  • Mark Pollard, Kung Fu Cinema

    A high-concept and broad-ranging documentary that examines the evolving history, culture and application of the Western European sword ... eye-opening detailing.

  • Bill Gibron, Filmcritic.com

    Whether it will change the way we view cinematic swordplay remains to be seen

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