The Song of Roland
La Chanson de Roland
Synopsis
Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.
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La Chanson de Roland - Frank Cassenti, 1978 - opening
Type: Clip • Published 2011-12-05
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Klaus Kinski
Roland / Klaus
Alain Cuny
Turpin/der Mönch
Dominique Sanda
Anna
Pierre Clémenti
Olivier / Le clerc
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
Marsile / Turold / Charlemagne
Monique Mercure
Marie
Niels Arestrup
Le commerçant / Oton
Serge Merlin
Pair Marsile / Ganelon / Thierry
Szabó László
Duc Naimes / Chevalier hongrois
Mario Gonzales
Blancandrin / Jeannot, le voleur
Yvan Labejoff
Turgis / L'esclave noir
Isabelle Mercanton
Femme commercant
Dominique Valentin
La fille du seigneur
Marilú Marini
La femme du seigneur
Jean-Claude Brialy
Le Seigneur
Mostefa Djadjam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cassenti
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cassenti, Thierry Joly, Michèle-Annie Mercier
- Original Score
- Antoine Duhamel
- Original Title
- La Chanson de Roland
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Z Productions, FR3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cassenti
Frank Cassenti, Thierry Joly, Michèle-Annie Mercier
Antoine Duhamel
Jean-Jacques Flori
Michèle-Annie Mercier
Jean-Serge Breton
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cassenti
Director
Frank Cassenti
Writer
Thierry Joly
Writer
Renaud Sanson
Production Design
Ghyslain Martin
Costume Design
Michèle-Annie Mercier
Editor
Jean-Jacques Flori
Director of Photography
Antoine Duhamel
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of Roland
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What is The Song of Roland about?
Roland des Roncesvalles is a legendary knight from the age of chivalry in France. In the 11th-century epic La Chanson de Roland, he is depicted as a key figure in halting the advance of the Arabs into France. In this story, the 10th-century legend is staged by a group of 12th-century pilgrims using the 11th-century poem. Their acting is interrupted by a violent peasant uprising, which kills many of the pilgrims. However, one of the survivors, is converted to the peasant cause and later speaks out in favor of more just treatment for the downtrodden.
Who directed The Song of Roland?
The Song of Roland was directed by Frank Cassenti.
Who stars in The Song of Roland?
The principal cast of The Song of Roland includes Klaus Kinski, Alain Cuny, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Kalfon.
When was The Song of Roland released and how long is it?
The Song of Roland was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of Roland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of Roland was composed by Antoine Duhamel.