Released
The Norman Conquest of England
(La Conquête de l’Angleterre)
195520mDocumentaryHistory
Overview
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.
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Alternative Titles
The Norman Conquest of England, as Seen Through the Bayeux TapestriesUS