Sir Jean de Carrouges | The Last Duel | A True Story

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What's up guys, it’s Ollie from History Profiles and today I will be taking you to 14th century France where the last trial by combat would take place. The Trial by combat was an ancient method of Germanic law to settle accusations in the absence of witnesses. This would result in a duel between 2 single warriors and the winner would be proclaimed to be right. During the life of the warrior Sir Jean de Carrouges, he would live though many wars and campaigns, being the veteran of many battles. For he lived during the time of the Hundred Year’s war, and need it be said that it was a time of betrayal, strife and blood lust. He would be immortalized for his deeds in life, but mostly for the final trial by combat to officially take place in France, the circumstances that lead to this duel have gone down in legend. This is a tale of two fierce friends and how jealousy, lust and pride would result in death. This is their story.

[Kwippy]

Easily the best film I have seen in several years, far better than recent Oscar winners and a truly outstanding performance by Jodie Comer. I hear it's a flop at the cinema. Guess it doesn't appeal to the Marvel Universe crowd.

[sabbirjaigirder]

watched the movie last week. definitely the most realistic duel I've ever seen. absolutely gorgeous duel. after the duel the way they treat the loser was really, really shocking

[nicklaskowalski]

Ridley Scott seems to be fascinated by duels! The Duellists (1977), Gladiator (2000) and now The Last Duel (2021).

[judowrestlerka]

A life that is worthy of being immortalized in song, poem, paint and film.

[ulfheinn]

God I never felt my heart beat so fast at the end of the combat scene in the movie...felt every emotion Jean was going through during the trial...I was pleasantly surprised that he won at the end and died a warriors death...great narration and explanation in this video...thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you 👍

[mikeg]

Damm Jean still fighting at sixty-six is crazy 🤯. He was real veteran out there on the field still mad respect

[rickalva]

This could all have been avoided if the mother-in-law left a couple servants behind to look after Jean's wife.

[hayaglamazonluxe]

I was super excited when I heard they were making this iconic moment in history into a movie. I really enjoyed your retelling of it. It was a crazy time to be a woman then, I admire Marguerite's courage to speak up.

[alanyoung]

Ridley Scott did such a disservice to Sir Jean, portraying him as totally aloof to his wife. He was the epitome of chivalric honor. May God rest his immortal soul.

[christianmadore]

Excellent description of the events. I feel that Ridley Scott stripped Sir Jean of his noble heart and presented him merely as self-interested. Surely he was defending his own name, that is natural. But there's no reason to suggest that he didn't truly care for the honor of his wife. After watching the film with my teenage sons, I will recommend this video to them as the real story.

[MortisMedia]

This was super interesting and is such a fascinating story, thank you for sharing!

[erattasibetta]

I saw this film a few weeks ago and was emotionally drained by the story and the way it was acted. A profoundly moving performance from Matt Damon. It’s the emotional attachment he had with his character that was so moving. Matt has a wonderful way of never seeming to over act. His performances are always so beautifully understated. This particular story was excellent and I think exceptionally done by all cast of actors. A really good film I recommend everyone to watch.

[mosesk]

I see Jean as a hero of this tale alongside his wife Marguerite. His wife's tragedy did shape his pride to have more respect for her, especially after the duel.

[TheLooterArmy]

I was surprised by how much I liked this movie. Lots of great little moments of snarky, wordless body language between actors that are all great friends in real life. The way Jean gestured to his wife in front of the crowd after his victory hinted at his growth as a person quite well. The final fight scene had me on the edge of my seat. I like how they showed the series of events from different perspectives. Ben Affleck looks totally different as a blond. Matt Damon with a mullet absolutely killed my soul, I couldn't stop cringing lol

[poonarmy]

The worst part about the small deceptions in the depictions of Jean, is the fact they tried get away with, he dies shortly afterwards and she never remarried. Didnt they have another child and it was like 10 years? hardly a woman who was oppressed and hated her partner

[seraphik]

i about spit out my coffee when he says the wife would've been burned at stake if Jean lost. talk about high stakes.

[thecrafter]

I was desperately waiting for the 4th act- The truth according to the mother...where she goes and convinces Adam Driver to plant the seed in her daughter- in- law while her husband was away, since he could not provide an heir. It was all the mothers idea. Was it not odd that everybody including the servants were out of town, but only the wife was home.

[MountainMace]

Great video and historical recount. Jean de Courage was an incredible warrior and justly earned his surname.

[pinklady]

The way you told this story... the tone of your voice... the music... I felt as if I was there! I'm a bit squeamish... so it was difficult to take... but I was spellbound! I think Jean was a brave man who was very emotional. Those poor horses!
Hiya Ollie, Thank you for this great story. I'm going to watch again. 👌❤️

[mijiyoon]

1386 is a heck of a long time ago🤔🤔 nice soundtrack used as always *THX Ollie* for your hard work