The Pillars of the Earth (2010)

Directed by

Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Genre

drama television series

Country

Germany, Hungary, Canada

Length

1 season, 8 episodes

Rated

TV-14

Rating

7.7 of 10 from 412 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 12th century England, a master builder struggles to erect a cathedral amid civil war, political intrigue, and personal vendettas. The story follows the shifting fortunes of monks, nobles, and commoners whose lives intertwine around the construction.

epicdarkmedievalpoliticalslow-burntensevisually lushsomber

What happens

The Pillars of the Earth is an eight-part 2010 television miniseries, adapted from Ken Follett's 1989 novel of the same name. It debuted in the U.S. on Starz and in Canada on The Movie Network/Movie Central on 23 July 2010. Its UK premiere was on Channel 4 in October 2010. The series was nominated for three awards at the 68th Golden Globe Awards, including Best Miniseries or Television Film, while Ian McShane and Hayley Atwell received acting nominations. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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