Underplayed Gems

The Song of Roland (1978)

The Song of Roland poster
Original title
La Chanson de Roland
Directed by
Frank Cassenti
Genre
drama film, adventure film, biographical film, medieval film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This is a film adaptation of the medieval epic poem about a knight named Roland who fights for Emperor Charlemagne. It follows his heroic stands in battle and the conflicts that arise from his loyalty and pride.

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What happens

The Song of Roland (French: La Chanson de Roland) is a 1978 French drama film directed by Frank Cassenti and starring Klaus Kinski. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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