The Song of Roland

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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama,

Adventure,

History

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1978

Director:

Frank Cassenti

)}

Company:

Z Productions,

FR3

Cast:

Roland / Klaus

Turpin/der Mönch

Anna

Olivier / Le clerc

Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne

Crew:

Director

Writer

Writer

Assistant Director

Production Design