The 2002 film (originally titled Anazapta ) is a medieval psychological thriller directed by Alberto Sciamma. Set in 1348, it uses the encroaching Black Death as a grim backdrop for a story focused on revenge, corruption, and moral decay. Plot Summary
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 Black Plague (2002)
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 2002 film (originally titled Anazapta ) is
As the village is ravaged by a sudden, violent outbreak that appears to be the Black Plague, it becomes clear that the deaths are not entirely natural. The physical plague serves as a manifestation of
Originally released as Anazapta , it was retitled Black Plague for its 2002/2004 video and international releases to capitalize on the historical setting.