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Jun 27, 2018 · Redbad: Directed by Roel Reiné. With Gijs Naber, Lisa Smit, Huub Stapel, Derek de Lint. The power struggles and wars between the Frisian Redbad and his sworn enemy Pepin of Herstal, Lord of the Franks.
Jun 27, 2022 · Redbad, the king of Frisians (c. 680- c. 719) was known in early medieval history for his contribution to keeping the ardent nature of the Frisian culture alive. He refused to convert to the new religion and fevered the followers of the pagan ways to revolt.
Redbad is a 2018 Dutch drama film directed by Roel Reiné. It is based on the life of Radbod, an early medieval Frisian leader.
Radbod (died 719) was the king (or duke) of Frisia from c. 680 until his death. He is often considered the last independent ruler of Frisia before Frankish domination. He defeated Charles Martel at Cologne. Eventually, Charles prevailed and compelled the Frisians to submit.
Redbad must ultimately unite a Viking army powerful enough to defeat the seemingly invincible Franks. In the year of 754 AD, the legend of the pagan warrior king, Redbad, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity.
Northern Europe is divided into two worlds: the Frisians, Saxons and Danes live above the rivers, below the rivers live the Franks. They want to achieve what even the Romans did not succeed: conquer all of Europe. They put in a new weapon to enslave the Gentiles: Christianity.
Aug 23, 2018 · Tied up on a raft, Redbad is pushed out to sea to die. But Redbad manages to survive the journey and washes up on Viking shores. There, he learns the value of his own culture. He is slowly ...
Redbad. In the year of 754 AD, during a time of epic battles and bloodshed, the legend of the pagan warrior king, REDBAD, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity. Redbad must ultimately unite a Viking army powerful enough to defeat the seemingly invincible Franks.
Aug 2, 2023 · Redbad (Gijs Naber) has a crisis of faith when his girlfriend Fenne (Lisa Smit) is chosen for sacrifice to ensure a good harvest. This puts him in direct conflict with his father, King Aldigsl. The Franks storm the city during the ritual, killing the king and taking the city.
In the year of 754 AD, during a time of epic battles and bloodshed, the legend of the pagan warrior king, Redbad, is born, but so is a new weapon against his people: Christianity. Redbad must ultimately unite a Viking army powerful enough to defeat the seemingly invincible Franks.
