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Reclaiming the Blade (2008)

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 remarkable weapon crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Though the history of the sword remains largely shrouded in mystery for younger moviegoers, their presence on the big screen can still be felt in the Star Wars saga, as well as films like Chronicles of Narnia and The Pirates of the Caribbean. Join host Davies as he traces the history of this remarkable weapon throughout the ages, in the process giving us a better understanding of the sword's unique role in both history, and film. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Director(s):
Daniel McNicoll
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DVD
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Synopsis of Reclaiming the Blade

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 remarkable weapon crafted with the utmost attention to detail. Though the history of the sword remains largely shrouded in mystery for younger moviegoers, their presence on the big screen can still be felt in the Star Wars saga, as well as films like Chronicles of Narnia and The Pirates of the Caribbean. Join host Davies as he traces the history of this remarkable weapon throughout the ages, in the process giving us a better understanding of the sword's unique role in both history, and film. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
78 mins

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    Director(s):
    Daniel McNicoll
    Writer(s):
    Daniel McNicoll
    Producer(s):
    Erica BlackDaniel McNicoll
    Categories:
    Documentary
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    Richard B.

    With the interviews of many of todays top stars and historians there is a special history and excitment that follows the sword. This documentery follows this history in a well written and interesting film.

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    William D.

    This film is an outstanding documentary. In an information age, it is rare to find an area of history that has received so little exploration, especially considering how well this area was doumented in historical manuscripts. Absolutely fascinating.

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    Claude C.

    This is a documentary of the western martial arts and the movement to document and study these lost arts. It is well done and the film itself is interesting and easy to watch.

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