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Seven Kings Must Die Film - Historical Accuracy

Seven Kings Must Die (2023) is a historical drama film based on Bernard Cornwell's novel Warlord (2020) and is a sequel to the TV series The Last Kingdom (2015-2022). Directed by Edward Bazalgette and produced by Carnival Films, it depicts the build-up to and the Battle of Brunanburh (937), in which King Aethelstan of England (reign 924-939) defeated an alliance of Scots and Vikings.

Background & The Last Kingdom

The film's protagonist is the fictional warrior and nobleman Uhtred of Bebbanburg (modern-day Bamburgh). In The Last Kingdom, Uhtred is captured/adopted by the Vikings as a boy, learning to love their customs and pagan faith, only to later find himself reluctantly serving Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and leader of the English resistance to Viking conquest. As Wessex's chief commander, he helps Alfred and his children defeat the Vikings and reconquer southern England. The series ends with Uhtred finally recapturing his northern home fortress of Bebbanburg, with the help of Alfred's son, Edward the Elder. Yet afterwards, he declares Bebbanburg independent from Wessex, which Edward sees as a great act of betrayal. This leaves The Last Kingdom concluding with England split into three. Southern England under Wessex; York, led by the Viking chieftain Rognaldr; and Bebbanburg, ruled by Uhtred.

During Edward's reign, Uhtred had been appointed as guardian to the king's eldest son, Aethelstan. Although Uhtred and Aethelstan would have a father-son relationship, this changes in Seven Kings Must Die. Returning south to inherit the West Saxon throne from his father, his expansionist ambitions put him at odds with Uhtred, as they both lay claim to northern England. While at the same time, Aethelstan's growing power irks the Vikings and his Celtic neighbours, who team up at the Battle of Brunanburh to halt his dominance over Britain.

The film has often been both praised and criticised for its historical accuracy and inaccuracies. How faithfully the film remained true to the real historical events and leaders of this period will be discussed below.

Warning: Spoiler Alert! If you have not seen the film yet, you may not want to read further.

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THE LAST KINGDOM: SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE (2023)

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SEVEN KINGS MUST DIE (2023) : OFFICIAL TRAILER

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Vagabond | The Last Kingdom

A 21st-century woman is thrust into the past, where she meets Uhtred, a formidable warrior. She joins his band of warriors forming unbreakable bonds. Along the way, she finds herself drawn to Finan the Agile and the lines between friendship and something deeper blur with each passing moment.

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