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2000, regia di James Wignall
Scheda: Nazione: USA - Produzione: Beckmann Communications, Sophistory Ltd. - Distribuzione: American Home Treasures - Soggetto: James Wignall - Sceneggiatura: James Wignall - Formato: Color, documentario - Durata: 120'.
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Knights of the Temple of Solomon or the Knights Templar are a famous part of the
history of the Crusades, but they can be perplexing. They took a vow of poverty,
but controlled a multinational financial network. Their battle tactics were the
seed for modern military discipline, but they still lost the Holy Land to the
forces of Islam. And although their order was based on killing and dying for God,
they were nevertheless burned as Devil worshippers. The documentary series The
Knights Templar gives us a glimpse into the history and myths associated with
these warrior monks. The four episodes give a chronological history of the
Templars, starting with their formation in Jerusalem protecting Christian
pilgrims. Their red cross emblems and black and white standard distinguished
them from the usual Crusader. Their main tactic, the cavalry charge, could be
devastating (when it worked). Their martial spirit and dedication to battle
propelled them to the vanguard of the Christian forces in the Middle East. To
support their efforts, they acquired lands from donations to their order and
worked them for every bit of cash they could get. With these men of God securing
trade routes and with offices in London, Paris, and Malta, merchants placed
their trust and their monies with the Knights. ... The Knights Templar
are an interesting historical subject. I only wish the documentary was as
interesting. The documentary is very informative, but it doesn't do much to grab
your attention. They constantly reuse the same marching Knights at different
angles, for example. This documentary was obviously shot on a very tight budget.
The backgrounds of Jerusalem are very well shot. It's nice to be reminded of the
beauty of the city when all we've had recently is the violence of our era. The
narrator proceeds then to drone on and the professors featured needed some
caffeine or something to liven them up a bit. When somebody is talking about
their area of expertise, I expect a little bit more more passion. I pity the
students who have to take classes with them. The special features aren't much,
simply a chronology of the Crusades, what a Knight's inventory was, and notes on
some of the legends associated with the Knights».