The Middle Ages with a touch of humor: TV series and films about the era of the Inquisition (10 photos)

The Middle Ages were a time of development of science and art, as well as the plague and the Inquisition. By this time there are many contradictions and perplexing questions. The film industry has repeatedly reflected on this period of humanity, turning to the theme of chivalry, palace intrigue, or the study of the life and work of one famous person.





But the other side of comprehension turned to humor, which easily speaks of all the extravagance of the era. We have collected 9 films and TV series that in one way or another immerse themselves in the Middle Ages and make fun of it.

"Black Knight" (2001)



A comedy about a dark-skinned guy whose directors, even before Netflix and Disney, thought about racial diversity and made it a feature of their film. How well they did it is for the viewer to evaluate.

"The Witches" (1922)





This silent film mixes comedy with horror as the plot tells the story of a medieval craze for witch hunts that harmed innocent victims. And you all are definitely familiar with the music that Danish composer Launi Grøndahl wrote for this film.

"The Court Jester" (1955)



A film about a brutal struggle for power, in which a jester plays the role of a life preserver in a sea of ​​greed and nonsense. Danny Kaye (the jester) was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor for this comedy.

“Our William, Shakespeare” (TV series, 2016–2020)



The scriptwriter and directors without hesitation ridiculed all the speculation concerning the figure of the great writer, as well as medieval laws (for example, men playing women on stage) and modern stereotypes. For lovers of humor, the series has gathered a galaxy of wonderful actors who play by no means minor roles, and for lovers of literature and history there is an opportunity to test their knowledge to the limit.

"Army of Brancaleone" (1966)



An Italian-Spanish comedy about the adventures of a gang led by the knight Brancaleone, who decided to grab a piece of state land for themselves.

"The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" (2017)



There are no misfits or time travel here, but there is one failed director and an old man who imagines himself to be Don Quixote. What connects them and why is the word “killed” in the title? You can find out about this only by watching a comedy.

"A Knight's Tale" (2001)



The only person who could go against all the rules was not a real knight, but a squire who appropriated a noble name to himself after the death of his master. The film deliberately uses anachronisms to make the story comedic. For example, in certain scenes you can hear hits from Quenn, AC/DC and David Bowie.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)



We couldn't help but include the legendary British gang of comedians in this selection. The film consists of endless sketches, absurd and ridiculously funny. The fashion for jokes in the opening credits probably started with them.

"Aliens" (1993)



A comedy with Jean Reno and Christian Clavier about people from the Middle Ages abandoned in France at the end of the 20th century. The film is continued in two more parts.