The Profession of Arms 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Networks
- StudioCanal, Taurus Produktion, Cinemaundici
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video
What is The Profession of Arms?
The Profession of Arms is a drama, history, and war film released in 2001. Directed by Ermanno Olmi, the film depicts the history of the first victim of modern artillery and the life and death of Giovanni de' Medici amidst conspiracies and betrayals of the powerful.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- May 11, 2001
- Original language
- IT
- Origin
- Germany, Bulgaria, France, Italy
- Studios
- StudioCanal, Taurus Produktion, Cinemaundici
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~105 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- StudioCanal, Taurus Produktion, Cinemaundici
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The Profession of Arms is a drama, history, and war film released in 2001. Directed by Ermanno Olmi, the film depicts the history of the first victim of modern artillery and the life and death of Giovanni de' Medici amidst conspiracies and betrayals of the powerful. In the autumn of 1526, Emperor Charles V sends his German landsknechts, led by Georg von Frundsberg, to march toward Rome. The inferior papal armies, commanded by Giovanni de' Medici, attempt to chase them during a harsh winter. Through the maneuvers of its lords, the Imperial armies manage to cross rivers along their march and secure cannons. During a skirmish, Giovanni de' Medici is wounded in the leg by a falconet shot. Attempts to cure his infected wound fail, and he dies of sepsis. Following his death, the Imperial armies assault Rome. The film illustrates the hard conditions in which war is waged and its lack of glory. It concludes with a declaration made by the commanders of the armies in Europe to cease using firearms because of their cruelty.
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Is The Profession of Arms worth watching?
The Profession of Arms holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Profession of Arms and when was it released?
The Profession of Arms is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Profession of Arms?
The Profession of Arms was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
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