Ever wonder what it's like to duel with a sword or rapier?

Ever wonder what it’s like to duel with a sword or rapier? This six-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer, and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist. See bouts at fencing academics in the USA, and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers reveal their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent. Through exciting close-ups, the fast-moving action of these dueling weapons is captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in the movies.

Fencing

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Fencing

Release Year: 2008

Duration: 30 min

Availability: Worldwide

Related: Sports & Hobbies, IndiePix

Ever wonder what it’s like to duel with a sword or rapier? This six-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer, and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist. See bouts at fencing academics in the USA, and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers reveal their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent. Through exciting close-ups, the fast-moving action of these dueling weapons is captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in the movies.

Directed by

Bert Shapiro

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Comments

Posted 10/04/08 by ryan

pretty good. I wished it was longer though and it seemed to end abrubtly. Didn’t like the ending but I’ve always had an interest in fencing and this film gave me some insight on it