Duel of the best

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Movie
German title Duel of the best
Original title I Paladini. Storia d'armi e d'amori
Country of production Italy
original language English
Publishing year 1983
length 100 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
Rod
Director Giacomo Battiato
script Giacomo Battiato
Sergio Donati
Luciano Vincenzoni
production Franco Cristaldi for Vides Cinematografica
music David A. Hughes
camera Dante Spinotti
cut Ruggero Mastroianni
occupation

Duell der Beste is an Italian fantasy film from 1983. On November 11th of this year it was shown for the first time in German-speaking countries. The film's critics criticized the fact that hardly anything can be felt of the motives of the mad Roland , which are supposed to be the basis of him. Alternative original title of the film is "Orlando furioso".

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At the time of the crusades. The young Bradamante, she is prophesied, will fall in love with a Moor who will be killed in a duel with a Christian. The Christian is Orlando, Bradamante is a Christian female knight, the Moorish hero is called Ruggero. Bradamante tries to turn fate. Many friends and enemies try to stop love. After all, she has to face a duel. "(The couples) end up lovingly united towards the setting sun."

criticism

“As little furious as the figure of Orlando is, the historical setting is also pale. The conflict between Moors and Christians only serves as the occasion for numerous sword fights. The film clearly has the negative traits of a cheap production. "

- Wilfried Paqué, in: Filmbeoachter

“Poor mixed product of knight and fantasy film, determined by heroism, love and hate, loyalty and duty - and bloodthirstiness. Lexicon of International Films "

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ for example Hahn / Jansen / Stresau: Lexicon of Fantasy Films. Munich 1986, p. 113
  2. ↑ ibid.
  3. ↑ Duel of the best. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used