Dark ages in the Netherlands : Redbad

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This may be an interesting film as it tells a story that few outside of the Netherlands might have heard.
The Frysians have always been independent. Even today they have their own language that’s even used by government officials.

In 754 after Christ the monk Bonifatius was killed at Dokkum (in what was to be the Netherlands), according to historical sources by ‘barbarian’ warriors.
Is he really murdered by a bunch of bloodthirsty savages or is that just the Christian version of the history?
That’s the story of Redbad. The violent religious battle that took place at that period plays a prominent role in the film.

The only downside is that these people shouldn’t be speaking Dutch, but then … I kind of doubt they would have gotten the resources to make this epic.

Trailer for Redbad :

Wiki : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redbad,_King_of_the_Frisians

“I’d rather be in hell with my friends, than in heaven with my enemies!” – Redbad

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