Reclaiming the Blade
Watch TrailerThe Medieval and Renaissance blade, a profound and beautiful object handcrafted by master artisans of old. An object of great complexity, yet one with a singular use in mind- it is designed to kill. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten. The ancient practitioners lent us all they knew through their manuscripts. As gunslingers of the Renaissance they were western heroes with swords, and they lived and died by them. Yet today their history remains cloaked under a shadow of legend.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Daniel McNicoll |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (12 votes) |
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The film constructs a compelling narrative that reclaims the sword from myth, relying on meticulous research, martial arts practitioners, and craftsmen. It explores the blade as a sophisticated product of science, art, and human skill, far removed from its Hollywood caricature.
What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for the lost knowledge of the masters and the sobering elegance of their craft. The documentary successfully transforms a weapon into a window on a vanished world of discipline and artistry. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Daniel McNicoll
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Best viewed with an analytical mind, ready to appreciate historical detail and craftsmanship.
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