1978
4.8 (6 votes)
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
Adventure
History
Production Companies
Z Productions
FR3
FR3
The Song of Roland (La Chanson de Roland)
Overview
Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.
Key Crew
Director: Frank Cassenti
Writer: Frank Cassenti, Thierry Joly
Director of Photography: Jean-Jacques Flori
