The Legend of Thyl

1977Movie5 h 11 min

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A violent, cathartic adventure movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

Based on the novel by Charles de Coster "The Legend of Thyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere." First part: "The Ashes of Claes". XVI century. The freedom-loving and cheerful people of the Netherlands under the rule of the Spanish king: persecution, torture, bonfires of the Inquisition, encouraging scammers. The fearless Thyl Uhlenshpiegel and his faithful girlfriend Nele have to go through many trials. Second part: "Viva Beggars!". The people of the Netherlands, tormented by cruel royal decrees, taxes, heresy, torture and executions, began a war of liberation against Spanish rule. Many feats will be performed by the national hero Tilbert (Thyl) Ulenspiegel and his friend Lamme Gudzak before peace returns to their homeland.

Feels like

  • Soviet Cinema
  • Historical Epic
  • Flemish Folklore
  • Rebellion and Freedom
  • 16th Century Netherlands
  • Inquisition
  • Heroic Adventure
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragedy and Triumph

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Produced by
Semyon Mindich

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Facts

April 3, 1977 · 5 h 11 min · Violence

Released
April 3, 1977
Runtime
5 h 11 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, History, TV Movie
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book