A Knight's Tale (2001) - A Dance From Gelderland Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

As someone who is somewhat critical of period pieces that are so inaccurate it’s distracting…I love this move. The mix of contemporary fashion and music is so good because it doesn’t take itself seriously and has fun with it. Underrated movie.

[@jenkins5265]

The original bridgerton

[@tessareea]

It was actually created to be contemporary so people could understand the vibe rather than get an accurate representation.

[@silverstuff182]

It's not trying to be accurate. It's just playing.

[@Tvso9813]

Same with Marie Antoinette with Kirsten D. I loved that movie

[@konradyearwood5845]

There is an adaption of Farandole by Bob James. When Hubert Laws begins his flute solo with the brass accompaniment I always remember this scene from the movie when they go full disco. 🤣🤣

[@binkymagnus]

i remember seeing this when it came out. sitting there thinking "this sounds so familiar," then the "An-gel" line, and I thought, "no, this cannot be." Everyone in the theater laughed and clapped when the Bowie dropped. One of the best audience reactions I've ever heard.

[@ArgonTheAware]

It must be that influence from Merlin living backward from now until then that gave them all those Bowie and Queen songs

[@Vixen743]

FABULOUS!!

[@snu3877]

Same experience exactly! I didn't know why the dance seemed familiar (well, the music, actually), 'til I heard "Angel." And like you, I thought, no way, I imagined it. I love this movie sooo much. And am so sad that Heath Ledger is no longer with us.

[@FlashakaViolet]

this is why watching movies at the theater is such an experience!

[@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles]

The best theater reaction I ever experienced was Star Wars, Episode I. I saw star Wars when it came out in 1977 as a kid. Twenty years later, Episode I came out. As soon as the theater went dark...and those iconic, first few notes of the theme song came on....all of us now adults...went nuts. The theater erupted. As far as cinematic experiences, has been my best and will probably never be topped.

[@KennyHazy97]

What I love about this scene is that it transitions from how a courtly dance in the Middle Ages may have actually looked like into something that could communicate to us what these dances felt like to the people who went to them. It's like you're getting into their mindset and seeing things from their point of view. That's what makes this film so great - Medieval crowds never chanted 'We Will Rock You' at jousting tournaments, but they absolutely would've because tournaments to them were like the Super Bowl and a rock concert rolled into one.

[@asteven8]

Drunkrobot i hadn’t thought of it along those lines! ❤️

[@mrsclark78]

Drunkrobot that’s why I liked it too! Same with Marie Antoinette. Using modern music is a simple and genius way of making your audience identify with characters from a bygone era.

[@daniellogan-scott5968]

I popped over to watch this again because it is a convention that I liked, but we really only got it in Moulin Rouge!, Knight's Tale, and Marie Antoinette. I cannot think of another film that uses it. As you say, the film makers intent was to capture the spirit of the time using modern music.

[@td1559]

Sometimes they ignore historical things because they think people won't believe them Roman Gladiators used to have sponsorship deals with local businesses for example.

[@MsLoopyLoops]

Thank you for your comment, I'd never thought of it that way but it's perfect.

[@JBrotsis1]

One thing I’ve always loved about this scene is the slow build up of David Bowie’s Golden Years. How it starts as medieval music, then sprinkles in Bowie, before finally becoming the full song. You don’t see that in movies anymore.

[@Adamguy2003]

I know, right? The transition is darn near seamless!

[@AdryenDeLorenzi]

@@Adamguy2003 That is art.

[@sarahberkner]

I mean, not like we saw it in movies before this, that I can think of. I do like the ballroom scene in Labyrinth and that's similar, it's kind of magical but also very 80s.

[@britpopwh0ree486]

this scene gives me the best vibes, the way heath mouths “AnGeL” with so much sass when golden years starts playing gives me LIFE

[@AyaDori]

same

[@lightheart5340]

Ledger was lit from the inside. You can't take your eyes off him. one of my all time favorite movies, jausting and rock n' roll.

[@jessicawardlaw1821]

funny how the song he did in 10 things I hate about you was Can't Take My Eyes Off You, well played (even if it wasn't intentional 😂)

[@silverkitty2503]

being blonde helps tho with the camera

[@zhongxina9513]

@@silverkitty2503 its not because he is blonde, its because he is the actor who played the most popular oscar winning villain role of batman the dark knight and he died 14 years ago.

[@TurboMintyFresh]

Yeah he had a lot of soul. Honest eyes

[@joyhaswell751]

1:45 I love how Heath Ledger smiles at this extra. It’s a small window into who he was as a person. So sweet!

[@alex1234-th8jq]

yooo thats soo coool

[@MensaGiraffe]

You are so right. I've never noticed that before. His true character came through.

[@MissSarcasticBunny]

This dance scene, even though it's obviously choreographed, Heath and Shannyn's movements look very organic. It's a dance that almost anyone can do and it feels free-spirited and light. They just flow together with such ease and you can see they enjoyed it.

[@thomasgomez7516]

Probably one of the best scenes from this movie. Love the transition from medieval dance to David bowies jam. Great movie.

[@rumblevision2558]

Best scene from the movie!? This was good yeah. We all know the best part. Weighed and measured.

[@caniwishformorewishes8654]

So obvious why he was a star ...such charisma , a beautiful voice, and skills....left us too soon

[@flightlesslord2688]

@Jackson Wilbanks both

[@SOSO_CREPITUS]

Good looks help too.

[@WarrenWebber]

Happy 20th anniversary, A Knight’s Tale! Released 05/11/2001, and a criminally underrated movie!

[@daniellavaladez9538]

Still can’t believe this is the same man who played the Joker....that’s just incredible!

[@Matriarch57]

Daniella Valadez I didn’t like him as the Joker.

[@kalmanta1824]

Today I learned even the most beloved thing in the world can be hated by one individual.

[@arron9778]

@@Matriarch57 ....

[@jlyfan]

@@Matriarch57 ya know some stuff you can keep to yourself

[@Matriarch57]

Kathleen Parker I mean no disrespect. He was a gifted actor whether he was a playing a hero or villain. I just so happen to admire his role as a hero rather than a villain.

[@vincemarshall9520]

I closed down a bar in Prague in 2003 and was drinking with some locals. I asked what they did for a living and they said, “We’re accountants.” Turns out they did movie payrolls. I asked if they had ever worked a movie I might be familiar with. They said, “You ever heard of A Knights Tale?” I bought them shots and they told me about being on set and how much fun they had. Very cool folks.

[@wakemeupinside5526]

Vince Marshall I think a lot of the movie extras were Czech

[@pankrikajs5597]

@@wakemeupinside5526 You can also see a lot of Czech actors in this movie :)

[@PracticallyAFK]

payroll is rarely on set, im a set dresser

[@notremembering]

Great story. Thanks.

[@cedcampbell47012]

@@PracticallyAFK But I bet the accountants were.

[@ms.scorpioerica318]

Rest in Peace Heath Ledger and David Bowie💜💜💜

[@Vixen743]

such a shame too..

[@mlystphnsn1320]

facts. ❤️

[@lisasarver8702]

💛❣️💛

[@notremembering]

Both missed...

[@sunnymango1473]

🙏🙏❤️

[@MitchellFace]

That transition into Bowie is just chef’s kiss brilliant.

[@froukevds]

i think it's fascinating how sewell can keep his eyes that focused. he completely gets the message through without even having to show any facial expressions. it takes years and years of practice to pull something like that off. props to him

[@agentepolaris4914]

He's a grest actor, I wonder why we don't see him more often.

[@ariaflame-au]

@@agentepolaris4914 Been doing a lot of TV work by the look of it. He has not been bored.

[@justsomeaverageytcommenter6807]

@@ariaflame-au if you guys are talking about Heath Ledger, he died a couple years ago

[@hannahcroce4932]

@@justsomeaverageytcommenter6807 they mean rufus sewel, the one who played count adhemar

[@justsomeaverageytcommenter6807]

@@hannahcroce4932 Hannah! Omg is that you? Remember when we went to elementary together? P.s thank you for letting me know about that, I read it too fast lol

[@ClairenotClary]

I think my favourite moment is the jumpsuit reveal at 1:10 from the female dancer in the dark ensemble. It's silly really but I love how it looks like a dress and then when she steps to the side you see it's actually trousers. Just a fun little detail.

[@threethymes]

The costume design is excellent. So modern and cool. Yet it still feels medieval. (And no men in tights!)

[@millerirvin4701]

One of the most underrated movies of all time. Love it

[@aaronboseman8600]

Still one of the freshest and most original movies out there. Awesome cast.

[@Ammoniumbicarbonat]

It's seriously underrated in my opinion. Not only is it a hell of a lot of fun but the production quality is brilliant. Such a good movie.

[@HiveQu33n]

​@Ammoniumbicarbonat indeed. I think Shrek kind of stole a lot of this movie's thunder since they both have a similar vibe, music choice, humor, and of course plot/setting

[@meepmeep891]

Rufus Sewell has not aged one bit.. that gorgeous bastard

[@screminmemes]

Right? I love him in The Man in the High Castle.

[@ladyjanegrey752]

@gemini rose Rufus has said many times he is a huge Bowie fan. Bowie was one of his big idols growing up. Awww, how wonderful that you ran into him here. I wish it was under happier circumstances. Bowie was a musical genius.

[@haniaxxx6938]

its pathetic how much i love this scene...

[@robwright1286]

Bruh same, I think it's wierd how infatuated I am with the transition it gives me chills aha

[@jessicawardlaw1821]

nah, it's justified

[@kaypowell407]

I showed this in class, and we replayed this scene several times

[@jaydock1]

Saw this scene the first time at 10 years old and it changed my brain chemistry lol

[@jamesweekley1087]

I love how this movie placed modern rock music into a Medieval setting so seamlessly.

[@MuttleyMutter]

The transition between courtly mediaeval dance music and the Bowie track is done seamlessly at 2:03, where the dancers jump and land with an audible clack. The intro to Golden Years is immediately recognisable. Bowie allowed them to use tracks from the master tape of the song to mix in and assist the transition. Tony Visconti (who had produced the original) and Bowie both attended the remix session, to make sure it was done right.

[@Jensie_Pensie]

Gelderland is a real province in the Netherlands :D :D, we still dance like that xD.

[@linajurgensen4698]

Jenskies Filtstivt 😂😂😂 greets from germany

[@Carolynetje]

I was literally looking through the comments for this! Haha lang leve Gelderland!

[@martineshamzin7535]

LOL!!! Good job!

[@saitokurihara9748]

No way, Gelderland is just a fictional made only for this movie.

[@cotevallejos7230]

Sadanosin Aizen Haha it does exist actually. Search next time.

[@jzsreviews3203]

This is one of the best dance scenes and use of music in a film ever! Love it! What a loss to the world when Heath left us...

[@JamGunForPBJ]

Rip....

[@lmutukisna3183]

Heath Ledger does have natural rhythm dancing skills with his charisma , sad he had to leave the world so soon , he cared for all people with a heart of love , hated war , the beauty in him was deep and unselfish

[@Goodwin182]

The transition from medieval ball music into David Bowie is legendary work!

[@goodcomment1]

It’s 2018 now and still looking back at this. One of my fave movies during my childhood.

[@catmanthehero1910]

It's 2020and still looking back at this. One of my fave movies during my childhood.

[@paulbeen459]

Same here pal

[@dje6719]

I'm 31 years old and look at this and think Damn I feel old

[@SquirtMac17]

The soundtrack to accompany this movie is so underrated they did a near perfect job fitting them in to make you almost think they were from that time. I LOVE this movie RIP Heath

[@scrunts666]

Still one of the most enjoyable escapist films ever made :D I miss Heath :(

[@Zahra-do3bj]

Heath Ledger is so so ridiculously charming... god. I am in awe.

[@flightlesslord2688]

This movie is too good. Its bloody hilarious, but is also, just super nice with great characters/story and message. Just a damn well made film. 2:32 he mouths Angel, 😂 so good. Rest in peace Heath Ledger, u seemed like an absolute legend, thanks for being a part of our lives ❤

[@pablito4762]

I loved this dance. One of my favorite Heath Ledger movies. So sad that he is dead.

[@silverkitty2503]

yeah great loss

[@pablito4762]

@@silverkitty2503 , he was a great actor and to young to die.

[@picallo1]

@@pablito4762 The method acting for Joker really messed him up. He was on meds to recuperate and just took a bad combination.

[@rubysimmons8018]

Rewatching A Knight's Tale right now after seeing it in the theater for its original release. What a fun movie! Any movie with Geoffrey Chaucer, the great English poet and author, as a character who's part Henry Higgins and a sarcastic Greek chorus...is not to be missed😄

[@nurselaykan3721]

Adhemar walking out like, “Well THAT didn’t work.”

[@annmitchell4663]

Laykan Dowdy His face was like..'Oh please'....

[@sadwhitewolf]

That was the look of a man gnawing on his own liver

[@terrelltownsend8016]

William would've been humiliated if Jocelyn hadn't jumped in.

[@ladyjanegrey752]

@@terrelltownsend8016 Which made it even worse for Adhemar that she was the one who rescued him!

[@rickdesper]

"What do I do in this scene?" "Brood." "And then what?" "Seethe". "Got it!"

[@billyjoecobra2517]

Scenes like this or Geffrey's speach are so iconic, this movie deserves much more praise

[@lightheart5340]

He is so out-gunned. Heath Ledger, the way he moved.. He's up there with Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Dazzling actors. It was a tough few years. Such Talent.

[@v4vndta911]

The copy of this movie I had was pirated, filmed from a showing of it at the cinema, so it had the audience's laughter at its anachronisms and jokes. I loved that copy of mine, watched it over and over. I love this movie. Awesome stuff. Miss Ledger. Awesome actor.

[@dzabageo]

That's really cool. 🙂

[@jamesmoore5322]

This movie is so underrated. Seriously it has some of the best acting and music. I remember seeing it in theaters really young. We all loved it

[@marilynsnider8183]

May David Bowie forever rest in peace. This is one of my favorite songs and scenes.

[@melodieh3138]

I love how they seamlessly incorporated newer music into this movie. It fit so well, even though it was not from the time period the movie’s set it. This is something I haven’t seen anywhere else! 😁

[@Fingerling2012]

I think the best is Django unchained when Tupac starts playing during the shoot out

[@MicaRayan]

I love this movie.....it's simply splendid ... The dress, the screenplay and the music just incredible

[@rexeleyrarama.tsatsavinci_rrtv]

Yes...! Incredible....I love the scene as well

[@FlashakaViolet]

I was just 6 years old when this movie came out. I absolutely adored it as a kid, and it still is one of those movies that I just have to watch whenever it is broadcasted on TV

[@Myworld1916]

This was my brother's favorite movie at that time and I remember him and my dad rewinding alot of times just to hear again 2:26.

[@Colesign]

Adhemar: "I could dance like that...if I felt like it."

[@hippohona398]

Who's still watching it And listening! 2024 🔥💃🕺🔥

[@saiginsanoh9204]

Heath ledger can dance!

[@weasley2o13]

Saigin Sanoh not anymore, sadly...but I hear his daughter has his tallent too.

[@premasunshine]

AND sing ;)

[@DustinBlaise]

One of my favorite scenes of the whole movie. Love how it transitions from traditional to today's form of music and dance. Also this was my first time hearing "Golden Years" by David Bowie which was a great choice for this scene and became one of my favorite songs to listen whenever I want to get loose and have fun.

[@mlilejay8698]

he definitely mouthed "Angel" at one point... XD

[@Matriarch57]

Lianne Ilejay It gives me goosebumps

[@jreyas6263]

2:26

[@petethorne5094]

Yep. That was added by Heath as a bit of fun to break the forth wall

[@AyaDori]

@@petethorne5094 that's amazing!! i watch this part on repeat

[@jn7558]

i saw ut too

[@lisamccue1730]

Just picture it. Heath Ledger in heaven dancing with the angels to Golden Years.

[@brianborchardt7198]

My first exposure to Ledger. Beautiful man and you can so clearly see his potential. Such a loss.

[@mat7083]

Mine was 10 things I hate about you at the bleachers.

[@OnyxGaming_]

This scene is the reason I watched the movie, immediate serotonin

[@user-oo8zt1sc1c]

This movie is funny from the very beginning to the last second. Great, great movie.

[@elisemorgan8666]

I want to do this at my wedding. Seriously.

[@ronnieconroy2677]

Elise Morgan SAME

[@rockyblacksmith]

You mean the spontaniously inventing a dance thing?

[@julianspiritualworld]

Had the same idea too..❤ would totally do this during largest Renaissance fair.. Smh.. Yup.☺😊

[@mikestanley9176]

That would be awesome.

[@darkrams9653]

I'm not the only one that wants to do that!

[@kimnguyen-dq9mg]

Heath ledger can dance! Rufus Sewell has not aged one bit.. that gorgeous bastard

[@bethslaughter7278]

best dance scene EVER!

[@Vixen743]

LOVE IT! *RIP HEATH* THIS WAS AWSOME, HIS "DATE" KNEW HE WAS SORT OF FAILING SHE HELPED SPLENDLY! IS THAT HOW IT WORKED? YOU DRESSED TO MATCH YOUR DATE? I FIND THIS TO BE FUN A COOL

[@dje6719]

I told my dad I want to do this exact dance when I get married

[@barouchchum2560]

ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES.... AND THIS DANCE SCENE IS MARVELOUS... THANK YOU

[@sargentstephens45]

It's right up there as one of the best movie dance scenes ever...it just seems to come off so amazingly well....!!!

[@HolandaChiquita]

I live in Gelderland. Always funny to watch this film as Gelderland is a province in the Netherlands...

[@JokeRatedR]

Then show us a dance of Gelderland :p

[@travis5665]

hahahahaha!

[@HolandaChiquita]

Well... It's a lot like the farandole, but with some differences... But in real life there aren't really dances that are specifically from Gelderland. Maybe the "Klompendans" (clogsdance). Although there was this guy that organised dances in open area's in the woods and fields of Gelderland, where people could dance while blindfolded, so their experiences were more liberating or something...

[@JokeRatedR]

HolandaChiquita LOL

[@warrenhailes2388]

@@HolandaChiquita blindfolded mushroom dance. Yes it is real.

[@janenecharmbelt]

Still one of the most enjoyable escapist films ever made :D I miss Heath :( So obvious why he was a star ...such charisma , a beautiful voice, and skills....left us too soon

[@melara111193]

This is how I was introduced to Bowie and I’ll always appreciate this movie for it, I LOVE this movie

[@joaquinhenson7688]

I love how at one point, you can see Heath Ledger mouth the words angels

[@sharmakeabees4745]

I love the way she changes the whole situation 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Gotta love how this dance is being made up as they go but everyone is perfectly in sync 😂. Great movie thoth

[@Kavi_Sedai]

I would say this is the best scene of the movie but there are so many good ones, I can’t possibly pick.

[@shahanibraga7498]

This movie and this scene is so nostalgic. I was barely in freshman year in highschool when this film came out. This is so memorable for me...

[@HakenkruezKZ]

Ah Rufus Sewell slayed this role

[@House_of_GEB]

One my fav dance scene in movies. Just love that modern twist and the girl that actress moved just melted my heart..just saw myself right there..😊

[@NotAwesomeGabe]

I turned on my tv one day and this scene was playing. I first thought he was a time traveler lying about where he was from so he wouldn’t be caught but now this movie makes a lot more sense. What a great film!

[@MJBond009]

First watched this movie with my brother when it first came out, watch it all the time since. I truly love Heath Ledger, no one else could have made this movie quite as good.

[@kscott6378]

Just watched this movie yesterday and it is probably now one of my all-time favorite films. I love how cheesy it is with having a lot of heart and also making me fall in love with Heath Ledger again. Man, I miss him but I am glad there are movies like this to remind me of him.

[@dianemiller6858]

2021 - still believe this was the best segues I've ever heard musically, and how hot these two were together.

[@deadliestchic8768]

Oh Heath!!! I wish you could come back to us!!

[@juanitopelaez7630]

Well find the dragon balls

[@shakilabanu1479]

Yeah I know right I miss him too . May be we should time travel like avengers did ,and get heath back

[@125steini]

Rufus Sewell is such a great actor. Loved him in this movie as the antagonist and in this scene especially... at 3:03 you can see him steam up cause his attempt to ridicule Sir Ulrich backfired completely. Takes a great actor to show this kind of emotion without moving or saying a word.

[@ravepuppie]

A change in cadence from something basic to David Bowie's Golden Years is incredible.

[@koln74]

best cover of a song EVER!

[@lauras3612]

Who knew a random Bowie song at a medieval dance would work out so well?

[@sciachir1]

My favorite scene! RIP Heath Ledger!. I used to have the movie on DVD. Unfortunately, I loaned it out and never got it back

[@rldabomb33]

film is so underrated… one of my favorites

[@susie8557]

My favourite movie clip of all time!

[@lizzybeth22]

One of my absolute favorite movie scenes EVER.

[@itsivaschannel2391]

You are and always will be so deeply loved and missed, Heath

[@barouchchum2560]

best in the world... i miss him

[@emrahtunc6755]

I want to do this at my wedding. Seriously. with these new moves are medival and renaissance fair is going to be off the chainmail

[@nanaj5836]

Brilliant film and very clever, I could just keep on watching this, all the cast are brilliant but Heath Ledger was mesmerising. Such a talent lost to us, RIP 😥

[@Davxinci]

This whole movie was perfect.

[@zkrings]

I still wonder until this days, what other great roles would have Heath Ledger acted in. R.I.P.

[@adamluck3165]

The joker

[@zkrings]

@@adamluck3165 oh I know he would have been great. Thoughts of any other role made for him?

[@adamluck3165]

Yo brother, a don't think e was a kilen murphy on Tom Hardy innt, so as good actor az e was, e never b a peaky blinders Rkid

[@thegreatselkie6009]

He played Mel Gibson’s son in the Patriot, and played an English soldier in The Four Feathers. I absolutely love him. 💔💔💔

[@mahmudshowrav6204]

Most wonderful musical fusion and choreography i have ever heard and seen

[@ravcreed]

One of the best scenes I've ever seen

[@Yum-Blatz]

A bit late on comments but still makes me cry when I watch this, and I'm 60 !!

[@Lil-Bit]

This is my go to movie and scene of all time. Mood: any… mood now 😌

[@luisozuna6456]

Best musical transitions ever

[@johnwolfe9694]

One of the greatest dance scenes ever

[@krishacz]

That guy in lime and orange is my dad.

[@neotron9807]

Krisha Actually awesome haha!

[@security1guy]

Krisha Actually that's awesome

[@carolyn_bo_barolyn]

Dude that's raaaaad

[@annmitchell4663]

The one with the pony tail ?

[@martineshamzin7535]

I see him!

[@eec589]

In an alternate universe, Heath is most likely at the peak of his career and probably on his way to a Hollywood star of fame.

[@chiefscheider]

2:58 one eye says _I'm calm,_ the other says _I'm gonna snap_

[@robwright1286]

*Black eyes, like a dolls eyes*

[@robertknuist9754]

He was a great villain

[@lisagreenway8410]

I love this scene in the film and especially how they mix the two songs/music together. It naturally mixes so well. I could watch it a thousand times and never get bored of it ❤ x

[@sahibpreetsingh5514]

If this guy had lived..I can see him in many of the iconic roles..left us too soon rip heath

[@revfuryfoxfive1857]

Lol, seethe in the back. You should have joined in and relaxed.

[@alissonlares2926]

Perfect. Simply perfect...