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William Tell

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1307, the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens, new dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power. Switzerland, the once peaceful country, is overwhelmed and bows under the Austrian might. When the local huntsman William Tell sees a farmer begging for help after murdering a cruel Austrian governor, he reluctantly agrees to guide him to a safe location. But as he meets with more comrades along the way, Tell realizes that this act of violence is a larger sign of what's to come with the growing Swiss resistance. Tell is drawn into the madness when the cruel Austrian Viceroy Gessler orders him to shoot an apple from his son's head for refusing to bend the knee to Austrian authority. Once Tell's family has been threatened, there is no turning back. Tell not only commits to joining the resistance but ends up leading the fight against the Austrian forces. Scarred by his own experience in the depravity and destitution of war during the Crusades, he comes to realize what matters most: his family and preserving his country's independence for future generations.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) As William Tell, Claes Bang aims for stirring oration but ends up with something that sounds more like half-stirred word porridge. Rated: 2/5 Jan 21, 2025 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian It’s entirely ridiculous, but performed with absolute seriousness and the result is an innocent amusement. Rated: 3/5 Jan 16, 2025 Full Review Philip De Semlyen Time Out The acting is a bubbling fondue of clashing styles... But with its golden mountain vistas and some sweeping Lord of the Rings-like camerawork, Will Tell does have a satisfying old-school sensibility. Rated: 3/5 Jan 14, 2025 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Writer-director Nick Hamm attempts a faux-Shakespearean tone with arch dialog that very nearly sinks the film. Rated: 3/5 Jan 21, 2025 Full Review Justine Elias The Arts Desk To its credit, William Tell finds room for noble sentiments amid rousing action sequences like the storming of castles. And there are no less than three fully realized female supporting roles. Rated: 3/5 Jan 21, 2025 Full Review Jack Martin Film Feeder An old-fashioned and fun retelling of the folk legend that features some strong swashbuckling action and good character investment, but finds its groove after a decisively episodic first half that spends time on too many characters and subplots. Rated: 3/5 Jan 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis 1307, the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens, new dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power. Switzerland, the once peaceful country, is overwhelmed and bows under the Austrian might. When the local huntsman William Tell sees a farmer begging for help after murdering a cruel Austrian governor, he reluctantly agrees to guide him to a safe location. But as he meets with more comrades along the way, Tell realizes that this act of violence is a larger sign of what's to come with the growing Swiss resistance. Tell is drawn into the madness when the cruel Austrian Viceroy Gessler orders him to shoot an apple from his son's head for refusing to bend the knee to Austrian authority. Once Tell's family has been threatened, there is no turning back. Tell not only commits to joining the resistance but ends up leading the fight against the Austrian forces. Scarred by his own experience in the depravity and destitution of war during the Crusades, he comes to realize what matters most: his family and preserving his country's independence for future generations.
Director
Nick Hamm
Producer
Piers Tempest, Marie-Christine Jaeger-Firmenich
Screenwriter
Nick Hamm
Production Co
Tempo Productions Limited, Free Turn, Beta Cinema
Rating
R (Brief Nudity|Strong/Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
2h 13m