A24's 'The Death of Robin Hood': Separating Historical Fact from Revisionist Fiction
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Chris O'Falt
Summary
The article discusses A24's upcoming film "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman, which presents a revisionist, violent take on the Robin Hood legend. It explores the gap between the film's gritty portrayal and the historical/mythological figure of Robin Hood, drawing from an interview with writer/director Michael Sarnoski on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast. The piece examines what is known about the "real" Robin Hood, centuries of accumulated legend, and how Sarnoski's script reimagines the character.
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· 3 pulledPeople speak of Robin Hood, tell his stories, they're all lies.
He was no hero.
The film will reveal the lie at the heart of the legend of Robin Hood.
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