Product Details

• Actors: Al Sklar
• Directors: Roberto Mitrotti
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Bfs Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: September 13, 2005
• Run Time: 109 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0009WFFSQ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #111,164 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Grand Masters of a 1,000 Year Destiny - Their motto: Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum - To Defend the Faith and Serve the Poor. From humble monks to fearsome warrior knights, the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta embody an alluring thousand year legacy intertwined with intriguing legends of the riches of Solomon, Barbary coast pirates, Freemasons and the elusive Holy Grail. Through re-enactments and interviews filmed in twelve countries, witness the story of the legendary Knights of Malta - the gallant vanguard of the Maltese Cross. Bonus Disc: Knights in Armor - Before the era of guns, warrior knights on horseback won battles in hand-to-hand combat in the service of their lords. Explore how their armor, weapons, tournaments and a strict code of honor all contributed to the deadly, but vital medieval pursuit of war. DVD Features: Director Roberto Mitrotti Profile / Director's Written Commentary / History of the Knights of Malta

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative and Beautifully Shot Documentary, February 5, 2006

By	----john J. Butera (WOODLAND PARK, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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I really enjoyed this documentary and learned much about the Knights of Malta that I never knew. This documentary is also beautifully shot and spans the history of the Knights of Malta from inception to present day. The filming of Malta itself and the history it has makes one desireous to go there just to see and experience the country.
I was unaware of a lot of the history of the KOM but completely ignorant of their present day standing in society. This is a very fascinating documentary and highly recommended. You will see a lot of work went into making this peice.
The DVD also comes with another documentary on the armor of the day. I have yet to view this but I perceive it will be also very informative and detailed in its display of the history of the armor worn by these courageous KOM.
One very interesting note is how the Knights fell from grace so to speak each time they became affluent and politically powerful. They became decadent and they fell. History is doomed to repeat itself if we dont heed its warnings.
I would have given this documentary 5 stars except I found the historical re-enactments redundant and not very realistic. I am sure its do to the budget that any substantial re-enactments would cost would be financially prohibited. GOD bless JB