Product Description

Formed during the first crusades, the Knights Templar has been linked to The Holy Grail, The Shroud of Turin, the Freemasons and hidden, still undiscovered treasure. Research, re-enactment and graphics tell the incredible story of the Templars from their formation in Jerusalem in 1118 to the horrific tortures and massacres that attempted to eliminate the order 200 years later. Yet, as this film shows, the legend lives on.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15980 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-03-11
• Rating: Exempt
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 104 minutes

Special Features
English
Region 2

Synopsis
This historical release focuses on the legendary Knights Templar and their quests for the Holy Grail and the Shroud of Turin. The programme also explores many other aspects of these fascinating warrior monks.

Customer Reviews

Crusading Knights
This is a very informative documentary which tells the story of the the poor Knights of the Temple, commonly known as the Knights Templar. These Knights rose from nothing to become the worlds most famous army, fighting the crusades in the Holy Land. They were also the worlds first organised bankers.
This fascinating look at their history is a must for anyone interested in the Knights Templar and the crusades.

Quite Educational
This documentary talks in great length about the orthodox history of the Knights Templar. Many of the interviews are with historians who expect a firm understanding of history prior to watching. If you don't have this understanding, many parts may be over your head.

Also, if you are looking for a documentary on the Knights Templar that deals with occult lore, this is not the documentary for you; might I suggest the new Cracking the Da Vinci Code, available for rent at your local video store. Between the 2 of these videos, a person can appreciate the history and myth of the Templars.

The Knights Templar
This is a top quality documentary, on what has to be the most interesting organisation to emerge from the Crusading era. The 104minute, four part series focuses mainly on the historical record of the Knights Templar; rather than the more speculative suggestions of modern times. These four episodes are:-

1.Origins.
Explains the background to the Crusades, founding of the Order in 1099AD; it's original purpose being to defend Christian pilgrim convoys from Saracen attack, battle of Hattin.
2.Corporation.
Covers the Order's international economic/banking developments; which enabled the construction of the military organisation, sack of Jerusalem.
3.Frontier.
King Richart Lionhearts third crusade, castle building programme, events on Cyprus. Frederick Barbarrossa's fifth crusade; battle of La Forbie, the Mongol intervention.
4.Legend.
Arrest and dispersal of the Order by Phillip the Fair of France in 1307, followed by a brief summary of the myths left after their dissolution.

In conclusion, I recommend this DVD series as the best as yet produced on the Order of Knights Templar; it is both interesting, entertaining and well worth buying.The Knights Templar [DVD] [2000]