Redbad
Short description
Set in Northern Europe during the 8th century, this historical drama follows the struggle between pagan peoples and the expansion of the Frankish empire. After the Franks attack the lands of King Aldigsil and capture a key trading center, the king's son, Redbad, is cast into the sea. He survives the ordeal and is taken in by a Viking clan in Denmark. Redbad eventually returns to his homeland with the goal of reclaiming his heritage and uniting a powerful Viking army to fight against the Frankish forces and the spread of Christianity.
The film was directed by Roel Reiné, marking the 18th project in a career of 21 films, positioned after Inhumans: The First Chapter and before Fistful of Vengeance. The cast features Gijs Naber in the title role, alongside Jonathan Banks, Lisa Smit, Søren Malling, Derek de Lint, and Egbert Jan Weeber. Produced by companies including Farmhouse Film & TV B.V., the production had a budget of 8 million USD.
Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 3,300 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 248 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- An announcement was made in newspapers and through social media calling for 5,000 men with long hair and beards to participate in mass scenes. The filmmakers also separately requested that 200 horse owners respond, and they were promised training to perform equestrian stunts. It is claimed that over 10,000 people responded.
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