Michael the Brave (1970)

by Dan Willard
in Biopics · Epics · Films from the 1970's · Romanian Cinema · War Films
— 5 Jun, 2016

Considered by many to be one of the best if not the best Romanian film ever made, Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul) is an epic historical drama depicting the efforts of a late 16th Century Wallachian prince to unite the Romanian principalities of Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia into one nation. He successfully waged war against the Ottoman Empire but his most dangerous enemies turned out to be his so-called Christian allies in Europe. The cast of thousands, courtesy the Romanian Army, makes for some impressive battle scenes. The CINEPUB – Online Romanian Movies YouTube channel uploaded a restored version of the film with English subtitles in two parts in August, 2023.

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6/10)

Michael the Brave at imdb