: Hired by the loyal Lord Boresh (Michael Caine), Žižka kidnaps Lady Katherine (Sophie Lowe), the fiancée of the powerful Lord Rosenberg, to use her as leverage against the corrupt King Sigismund.

The film centers on the early life of (played by Ben Foster), a legendary Bohemian military commander who famously never lost a battle. Set in 1402, long before the iconic Hussite Wars, the story finds Žižka entangled in a treacherous political chess match between two feuding brothers: King Wenceslas of Bohemia and King Sigismund of Hungary. Plot & Cast Highlights

: As Jan transports Katherine, he witnesses the extreme cruelty of the ruling elite and begins to fall for her strong spirit. This shifts his loyalty from the crowns to the common people.

The Brutal Legend of Jan Žižka: Reviewing Medieval (2022) If you are looking for a gritty historical epic that doesn't shy away from the mud and blood of the 15th century, then Medieval (2022) is likely already on your radar. Directed by Petr Jákl, this film holds the title of the , with a budget of roughly 500 million CZK ($20.3 million).

: The cast features heavy hitters, including Michael Caine as a fictitious imperial adviser and Matthew Goode as the conniving Sigismund. Is it Worth the Watch?