The Norman Conquest of England (1955)

A short historical documentary by Roger Leenhardt and Jean Pierre Vivet that chronicles the eleventh-century invasion of England by William the Conqueror, using images of the Bayeux Tapestry to illustrate the story. As described by Erik Barnouw ("Documentary: A History of the Non-Fiction Film"), the film creatively animates the embroidered scenes to bring the Norman Conquest to life.

Director: Roger Leenhardt, Jean-Pierre Vivet
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 20 min
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Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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What is The Norman Conquest of England about?
A short historical documentary by Roger Leenhardt and Jean Pierre Vivet that chronicles the eleventh-century invasion of England by William the Conqueror, using images of the Bayeux Tapestry to illustrate the story. As described by Erik Barnouw ("Documentary: A History of the Non-Fiction Film"), the film creatively animates the embroidered scenes to bring the Norman Conquest to life.
Who directed The Norman Conquest of England?
The Norman Conquest of England was directed by Roger Leenhardt, Jean-Pierre Vivet.
How long is The Norman Conquest of England?
The Norman Conquest of England has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Norman Conquest of England?
The Norman Conquest of England is a Documentary, History film.