Action,Adventure,History
United States of America
The 13th Warrior is a 1999 action-adventure film directed by John McTiernan and starring Antonio Banderas as Ahmad ibn Fadlan, a historical figure who embarked on a journey to Northern Europe in the 10th century. The film is based on the novel "Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton, which was itself inspired by the real-life account of ibn Fadlan's travels.
In the film, ibn Fadlan is sent on a diplomatic mission to the Volga Bulgars, but along the way, he encounters a group of Vikings led by Buliwyf (played by Vladimir Kulich). The Vikings have been called upon by a neighboring king to help fight a mysterious enemy that is terrorizing his people. Reluctantly, ibn Fadlan is drafted into the Viking band and joins them on their quest.
As they journey further north, the Vikings and ibn Fadlan discover that the enemy they are facing is not human, but a race of ferocious, cannibalistic creatures that only appear during the "12 great terrors" of winter. The Vikings, who are outnumbered and outmatched, must find a way to defeat the beasts and save the kingdom.
The 13th Warrior received mixed reviews upon its release, but has since gained a following as a cult classic. The film's portrayal of Vikings has been criticized for being historically inaccurate, but it remains a thrilling tale of adventure and heroism set against a backdrop of Norse mythology.
