England, 11th century. William the Conqueror (ca. 1027-1087) wins the Battle of Hastings (1066), changing the shape of medieval Europe and the course of English history. An account of the life of the extraordinary Norman warrior who became king.
- Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
- Studio: Les Films d'Ici, ARTE, Normandy Productions
- Keyword: normandy, france, biography, docudrama, middle ages (476-1453), british history, bayeux, 11th century, battle of hastings, invasion by sea, french history
- Cast: Féodor Atkine, Vincent Deniard, Eric Challier, Géraldine Martineau, Tercelin Kirtley, Eric Bougnon