Black Death (2010)

Set during the time of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in England, a young monk is given the task of learning the truth about reports of people being brought back to life in a small village.

Director:

Christopher Smith

Writer:

Dario Poloni (screenplay)

Stars:

Eddie Redmayne, Kimberley Nixon, Sean Bean

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Redmayne	...	Osmund
Daniel Steiner	...	Monk
David Warner	...	Abbot
Kimberley Nixon	...	Averill
Tobias Kasimirowicz	...	Grimbold
Emun Elliott	...	Swire
Sean Bean	...	Ulrich
Johnny Harris	...	Mold
Andy Nyman	...	Dalywag
Tygo Gernandt	...	Ivo
John Lynch	...	Wolfstan
Jamie Ballard	...	Griff
Keith Dunphy	...	Witch Finder
Marianne Graffam	...	Suspected Witch
Tim McInnerny	...	Hob

Storyline

Set during the time of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in England, a young monk is tasked with learning the truth about reports of people being brought back to life, a mission that pulls him toward a village ruler who has made a dark pact with evil forces.

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Plot Keywords:

village | monk | plague | forest | bubonic plague | 

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Taglines:

Repent

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal violence, and some language

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Germany UK

Language:

English Latin

Release Date:

11 June 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Crna smrt

Filming Locations:

Blankenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,692 (USA) (11 March 2011)

Gross:

$22,045 (USA) (8 April 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Egoli Tossell Film, HanWay Films, Zephyr Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Sean Bean and John Lynch have collaborated with Irish director Jim Sheridan. Bean acted in The Field and Lynch acted in In the Name of the Father.

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Goofs

When Hob approaches Dalywag (who is tied to the cross) his hand holding the knife is in different positions when viewed from front and rear.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Wolfstan: The fumes of the dead are in the air like poison. The plague, more cruel and more pitiless than war, descended upon us. A pestilence, that would leave half of our kingdom dead. Where did it come from? What carried its germ. The priests told us it was God's punishment. For what sin? What commandment must we break that could earn this? No, we knew the truth. This was not God's work, but devilry. Or witchcraft. But our task, to hunt down a demon, was God's cure.

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Connections

Referenced in Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape (2010)

User Reviews

A Very Dark Tale about The Infamous Plague!

The story takes place in 1378 during the beginning of the Plague in England. A group of soldiers with the guidance of a young monk, named Osmond, travel to a remote town that has seemed to be free of pestilence. The monk willingly agrees to accompany them to do "the Will of God." However, as they get closer towers their destination he learns of a darker secret that may cause the residents of the town to be free of the sickness.

Black Death is very well-paced and thought provoking. The acting is very well which helps you connect with the characters better. There is a creepy tension throughout the movie and builds up immensely when the group reaches the village. You start to wonder what is really going on and if the residents of the village are as evil as they were told. There is also a great amount of action which is quite brutal. The conflict between Christianity and Witchcraft creates a tense buildup between the soldiers and the villagers. The soldiers are tested on their beliefs and must make tough decisions for their will to survive,

The movie makes you think after you watch it and portrays a historical event in a way that it's never been looked at before.