Rise of the Raven
The White Knight of Christendom
S01E05: Episode 5
Overview
The rise of Janos Hunyadi and his battles in the wars against the Ottomans in 15th century Europe.
The series follows Hunyadi’s adventures leading to the Siege of Belgrade in 1456, a pivotal battle in which Hunyadi led the Hungarian forces to successfully repel an invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Hunyadi’s bravery and military prowess earned him the nickname ‘The White Knight of Christendom.’ The show explores Hunyadi’s life, plagued by scandal, political power plays and conspiracies between noble families from Warsaw, Rome, Belgrade and Vienna. His strongest allies are the women in his life including his life partner Elizabeth Szilagyi.
Produced by BETA Film in partnership with Hungarian National Film Institute.
Due to premiere on October 22, 2024.
Episodes
Cast
Gellért Kádár L.
Janos Hunyadi
Vivien Rujder
Elizabeth Szilagyi
Murathan Muslu
Sultan Murad II
Franciska Törőcsik
Mara Brankovic
László Mátray
Mihó Szilágyi
Ernő Fekete
Ulrich Cillei
Csémy Balázs
János Vitéz
Balázs Medveczky
Miklós Újlaki
Fröhlich Kristóf
Jakub
Mariann Hermányi
Princess Elizabeth of Luxembourg
Cornelius Obonya
Friedrich Habsburg
Zsolt László
Simon Kamonyai
