Laurus Nobilis - messer vs messer duel fight

Enjoy a new Adorea swordfighting video.
A reluctant swordsman is summoned by a brutal duke to participate in a high-stakes duel.
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Shot, Directed, and Edited by
Adam Lytle
Swordmaster by
Martin Tureček
Drone Operation, Lighting, and Set Design by
Petr Procházka
Cast
The Duelists
Petr Šišma
Jan Balicz
The Duelists Assistants
Martin Tureček
Patrik Kamenský
The Duke
Pavel Novák
The Duke’s Servant
Martin Svoboda
Weapons
Pavel Moc Swordmaker
Special Thanks to
Kost Castle
Fip-Prop s.r.o
Ordo Kromen
VFX
Caine Sinclair
Music and Artists
Vila sei Gora (A Forest Burst out into Leaves)
A Winter’s Tale -Jeremy Soule
Rythym Scott

Thank you to @adoreaswordf for asking me to collaborate with them in creating this story. This was a bucketlist project that made my inner-child smile. @kost_castle Is in the heart of Bohemian Paradise and is a marvel to experience.
No words, just gratitude.
Thank you to everyone.
Merry Christmas y’all!
Adam Lytle

Your Adorea team!

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[majaimay]

If you all choreographed all sword fights in all movies from here on out I would never be disappointed.

[melopuss]

The way the heavier fighter leverages his weight to his advantage by using grapples is a brilliant touch. A swordsman is more than his sword, and that rarely comes across in media.

[senorali]

I love that the fatal cuts didn't look or sound overdone. Very quick and uninterrupted, which really speaks to the effortless killing power of a heavy blade.

[KRNGE]

Skallagrim brought me here. Well done, to all involved. The pacing, the shots, the actually shockingly realistic VFX and most importantly, the fighting itself, all choreographed with more care than even Hollywood could muster. Kudos.

[Hannezia]

Seeing a false-edge cut being not only delivered, but connecting made my day.

You guys never cease to amaze!

[stupidanon]

This wasn't _just_ a good fight, it was _also_ a well-written scene. This is one of the best short-form visual stories I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing, thank you for this.

[tugagon]

Not only does this choreography based on real technique feel better to watch than the usual fight choreography we see in media, but it also offers a lot of re-watchability because there's so much you might never notice in the fight the first time around.

[RoadrunnerMoose]

Two things I loved about this.
1-I love how the fight tells its own story and how in just under five minutes, it shows growth and development of the protagonist

2-I cannot stand Hollywood films with shaky cams and jump cuts. They're sloppy, hard to make out and they leave me with a headache. You guys let the choreography breathe and I absolutely love it.

[AtomicOnionTree]

I wasn't sure how they were going to make that left handed win look convincing, but that twisting slap to the forehead was masterful.

[dndhat]

amazing!
The story as I read it:
A middle-aged man is training with a master in the courtyard of a castle. The he clearly is struggling but doesn't stop or rest, this is important to him.
A herald calls them inside, it is time for the duel.
We are introduced to the lord of the manor (or a judge? a magistrate? some kind of powerful witness.) and the young opponent. He is fit, well dressed, arrogant.
I get the impression that the Lord (or judge?) is closer to the younger man, but is not happy with him. He is probably he is in the wrong and everyone knows it.
The young man might be a relative of the lord, or just has higher social status than his opponent.
The older man seems to be of lower status but must have some resources because he found a skilled master to teach him.
The younger man's superior fitness helps him to control the fight at first but the superior training and tenacity of the elder helps him find an opening. Once he is wounded, the younger man loses his cool and is overwhelmed, unable to recover. The Lord might have supported the younger man at first but acknowledges the victory, assuring the winner that he will hold no grudge.

[Karate_Shark]

A BACKHAND blow from a GrossMesser?!? Almost like no one else in Hollywood knows about that part of the blade!
10/10 gents! I salute you!

[BoondockRoberts]

In 5 minutes you told a better story than a season anything you can currently binge on netflix. You had me rooting for a guy and wondering what happened in his life that got him in this predicament. Eventually his understanding that his talent was greater than his original confidence showed was right up there with Daniel larusso's "wax on/wax off" scene.

[hotspurhema]

We're often given the excuse by film makers that "realistic" sword combat does not translate well on the big screen.

You have just changed the game, my friends. Forever.

This is astonishing work.

[Draylin]

I love the silent storytelling in this duel. So much more interesting than some of the fiction I've seen recently where the characters never shut up only to have a subpar fight at best. Amazingly well done.

[Gingy]

This is quite literally one of the best sword fights I've seen. It manages to perfectly balance realism and a bit of flashy choreography for the shot. I love how it shows that all it takes is a cut to the arm to incapacitate that limb, something that many sword fight scenes ignore. It's awesome!

[jarvy]

Excellent storytelling. As the swordsman looked down on his fallen blade, grasping his bleeding arm, I actually said "now, left-handed"

[saurophaganax_]

That was pretty clever how when he's training, his master (sorry if it has a different name I don't know) prepares him to fight with both hands, so when he gets injured on his right arm I immediately heard in my brain "now with the left hand" such a small detail but it made the whole sequence much better. I looove your content

[petertaylor]

These two guys are incredible. The athleticism and footwork was like watching a talented boxer coupled with the sword skill. Hat off to you guys 👌👌

[thedarksideofthemoon]

Переживал за большого парня, как за самого себя. Бой классный, хореография поединка на высоте. Молодцы, снято с душой и знанием предмета.

[Wranuckl]

This is so intense. I especially like how perfectly imperfect the moves are.
Just a realistic fight.
Really great work!