Almost 25 years ago, Hit Ledger played in this medieval film that soon left Netflix

Almost 25 years ago, Hit Ledger played in this medieval film that soon left Netflix

Before the secrets of the Brokeback Mountain and Dark Knight, there was a knight there. It is much less well known than the two title mentioned above, this film is the first great success of Hit Ledger. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s time to catch it before leaving the netflix catalog.

Delicious anacronrion

In the knight, released on our screens in 2001, the late Ledger wills William Thatcher’s shoes, a modest scower who has an innate donation for horses and games. After the death of his master, he decided to identify him and compete in tournaments where he attracts the eyes of the beautiful Jokelin …

Do not expect a classic film and swords, Chevalier is anacron of anacron of which you will find an actor who offers modern hiring on David Buie. Funny, strange, and, above all, terribly enjoyable to see Nolan’s unforgettable Joker. What can we say about rock’n’roll costumes and hairstyles that mean sex and time?

Heterogeneous casting

The knight is also a pretty incredible actor: Rufus Sewell is included in Count Adhemar’s costume, the great rival of our hero, when Paul Bethany camp Jeffrey Choker, a fake. Shanin Sosamon (evil 2) gives his qualities to Jokelin. But French Also hidden in the movie! If you were watching a dance video, when you really notice … Bérénice Bejo’s existence.

The choice is not surprising that when you know that the knight’s action should partially play in France, in the small town of Lagny-Sur-Marne (shooting in the Czech Republic). The French actor, only 21, also passed the Audities to perform the princess until the role was finally entrusted to Sosamon. In this interview, Bejo also shows that it was his very pronounced English accent that was playing against him. We finally offer Christine, a shy young woman to interpret the court …

The knight leaves Netflix on April 14.

Source: Allocine

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