Black Plague (2002) -

The prisoner is revealed to be an impostor seeking revenge for a past atrocity committed by Sir Walter and the village men against his mother. He uses occult rituals to "magically" inflict the plague upon his victims as a form of divine or demonic retribution. Key Themes and Production

Originally released as Anazapta , it was retitled Black Plague for its 2002/2004 video and international releases to capitalize on the historical setting. Black Plague (2002)

It is generally regarded as a "medieval murder mystery romp"—a hybrid of a period drama and a supernatural thriller. You can find more details and user ratings on the Black Plague IMDb page . Black Plague (Video 2002) - IMDb The prisoner is revealed to be an impostor

Matilda’s nephew returns from war with a high-ranking French prisoner, Jacques de Saint Amant. Matilda hopes to use him as a ransom chip to free her husband and clear her massive debts to a predatory local bishop. It is generally regarded as a "medieval murder

Reviewers often note the film's "mud-spattered" aesthetic, depicting the Middle Ages as dirty, impoverished, and bleak rather than the polished version often seen in Hollywood productions.

The story follows (played by a pre- Game of Thrones Lena Headey), an English noblewoman struggling to maintain her estate while her husband, Sir Walter, is held hostage by the French during the Hundred Years' War.

The film explores the "moral contagion" of the village. The physical plague serves as a manifestation of the collective guilt and past sins of the characters. Cast: Lena Headey as Lady Matilda Ian McNeice as the corrupt, hedonistic Bishop David La Haye as the mysterious French prisoner Release Information