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Set in the brutal and war-torn world of the early Middle Ages, Redbad (2018) is a sweeping historical epic that tells the story of the legendary Frisian king, Redbad, and his fight against the expanding Frankish Empire. Directed by Roel Reiné, the film plunges viewers into a time of bloodshed, betrayal, and the struggle between paganism and Christianity, as one warrior rises to defend his people and forge his own destiny.

The story begins with Redbad (Gijs Naber), a fearless but outcast Frisian prince, who is betrayed by his own people and left for dead after a humiliating defeat against the Franks. Cast adrift at sea, he is rescued by Viking warriors, who introduce him to a new way of life and a powerful belief in honor and vengeance. While Redbad grows stronger among the Norse, the Franks, led by the ruthless Charles Martel (Jonathan Banks), continue their conquest, using religion as both a weapon and a means of control.

When Redbad finally returns home, he finds his people divided and enslaved under Frankish rule. His father is dead, and his sister has been forced into a political marriage, further cementing the Franks’ grip on the land. Fueled by rage and a burning desire to reclaim his heritage, Redbad rallies the remaining Frisian warriors, uniting scattered tribes to wage an all-out rebellion against their oppressors. With sword in hand, he leads his people in an epic battle for freedom, facing impossible odds against a seemingly unstoppable empire.

Redbad is a visceral, action-packed tale of resistance, legacy, and the eternal clash between old gods and new beliefs. The film’s grand battle sequences, gritty realism, and emotional core make it a thrilling journey through a forgotten chapter of history. With stunning cinematography and a powerful lead performance by Naber, Redbad delivers a gripping and brutal saga of one man’s fight to reclaim his homeland and his place in legend.