I am teaching a 5th-6th grade class the book "The Door in the Wall," and I want to show them a movie after we finish the book. However, as far as I know there is not a movie based on this book. Can anyone recommend a movie set in Medieval Europe that is 1) reasonably historically accurate and 2) appropriate for 5th-6th grade students (no NSFW content). The book takes place in England during the reign of Edward III, but the movie doesn't have to be in that time period, as long as it gives the students a good feel for what life in the Medieval Period was like. Thanks.
Slightly off-track, but why does it have to be a movie?My aunt teaches that age-group History, and sometimes will show them a sketch-show called "Horrible Histories". Its a BBC comedy sketch show that is aimed towards children, has high-level professional actors in it, its very educational and its hilarious aswell. If I where you I'd look at some of their Measly Middle Ages sketches, great stuff. Just an idea.
It's in German with subtitles, but I quite liked Knights: Men in Iron. Nice combination of things 5th and 6th graders would enjoy, such as a (non-gory) reenactment of trial by combat with bits of social history they'll be able to follow.
Besson's Joan of Arc with Milla Jovovich is some good comic book fun. Bit of gore, though. Could spark an interesting discussion about historical myth-making, historical accuracy vs need to entertain and give the audience predictable 'goodies' and 'baddies'. Please ignore Braveheart.
Thanks, everyone.