The Last Duel (2021)

"The Last Duel" is Ridley Scott's medieval epic centered on a brutal accusation of assault and the trial by combat that follows, dramatizing the same events from three conflicting perspectives. The film pulls its tension from betrayal, honor, and power plays among French nobility, with Matt Damon and Adam Driver anchoring the story as rivals bound by history and resentment. Amid the political maneuvering, the site has 3 scenes pulled from the film worth a look, capturing the era's intimacy alongside its violence. Fans of period drama with real teeth will find plenty here beyond the swordplay.