What is The Conquest?
The Conquest is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Release date
- Dec 12, 1996
- Genres
- History
- Updated
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The Conquest is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under History. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping reenactment of Hungary’s founding, filmed on the very grounds where it happened.”
- Massive cast brings the 896 AD migration to life
- Filmed on original locations for visual authenticity
- Runs 1 hour 49 minutes, which may feel brief for an epic
Watch it if you enjoy immersive historical spectacles and large‑scale battle recreations.
The film offers a grand, historically rooted depiction suitable for viewers interested in early Hungarian history.
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What historical period does the film depict?
It recreates the 896 AD arrival of the Magyar chief Arpad and his seven tribes into the Carpathian basin.
When was the film released?
It was released on 12/12/1996 in Hungary.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 49 minutes.
Why was the film made?
It was filmed in commemoration of Hungary’s 1100th anniversary.
Where was the film shot?
It was shot on the actual historic sites of the 896 migration in the Carpathian basin.