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William Tell

William Tell

20256.22h 13m

Overview

The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.

Directed by Nick Hamm
Written by Nick Hamm, Friedrich Schiller
Produced by Georgia Bayliff, Lauren Cox, Jessica Gamburg
Box Office0Revenue: $265K

Top Cast

Claes Bang

Claes Bang

William Tell

Connor Swindells

Connor Swindells

Gessler

Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani

Suna

Jonah Hauer-King

Jonah Hauer-King

Rudenz

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

Princess Bertha

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Stauffacher

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

Gertrude

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Attinghausen

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

King Albrecht

Solly McLeod

Solly McLeod

Melchtal

Themes & Keywords

switzerlandrape and murderapplemiddle ages (476-1453)medievalcrossbowburning buildingtyranny14th centuryfather son relationshipmedieval timeswilliam tellmiddle age

About William Tell

William Tell is a action, adventure, drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of switzerland, rape and murder, apple, middle ages (476-1453), medieval, crossbow. Directed by Nick Hamm, it stars Claes Bang, Connor Swindells, Golshifteh Farahani. The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.

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