Medieval (2022) is a historical action-drama inspired by the life of Jan ลฝiลพka, a legendary 15th-century Czech military leader. The film chronicles ลฝiลพka’s rise during a turbulent time in Bohemia when the Holy Roman Empire faces instability following the death of King Charles IV. As factions vie for power, ลฝiลพka is drawn into a conflict that pits him against corrupt nobility and foreign invaders.
The story begins with ลฝiลพka (played by Ben Foster), a seasoned mercenary, tasked with kidnapping Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe), the fiancรฉe of a ruthless noble, Lord Rosenberg (Til Schweiger). The goal is to use her as leverage against the corrupt political elite. However, Katherine’s courage and values inspire ลฝiลพka to fight for a higher cause beyond his mercenary duties.
As alliances shift and betrayals abound, ลฝiลพka leads a band of loyal followers to stand against overwhelming forces, ultimately becoming a symbol of resistance. The film showcases brutal battles, complex political intrigue, and ลฝiลพka’s transformation into a visionary leader.
Directed by Petr Jรกkl, Medieval emphasizes gritty realism, with intense action sequences and detailed period settings. While it dramatizes history, it explores themes of loyalty, justice, and the cost of war.