3 Films & TV Shows Set In Africa During The 16th Century

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  Highlander III: The Sorcerer

  New York Scotland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇦 Morocco The 1990s The 18th Century The 16th Century

  Throughout time they have hunted each other fulfilling the prophecy, that there can be only one. — Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano. When an evil immortal named Kane kills the old wizard, the resulting battle leaves him buried in an underground cave. When Kane resurfaces in the 20th century to create havoc, it's up to McLeod to stop him.

  Released in 1994 • 99 minutes
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  Cervantes

  🇪🇸 Spain 🇩🇿 Algeria The 16th Century

  This epic Spanish biopic chronicles the life of Cervantes, Spain's great novelist, playwright and poet, during the 16th-century, when as a young man he goes to Italy to become a soldier for the Pope. Later he helps the Pope's emissary wage war against the Spanish Moors. His exploits win him great favor. He falls in love with a famous Italian courtesan and she with him. Unfortunately, the Pope splits them apart with his newest decree which demands that all prostitutes leave the city. Upset, Cervantes goes to fight in the famed sea battle of Lepanto and comes back a hero. Later he is captured by Barbary pirates and ransomed by Trinitarian friars.

  Released in 1967 • 94 minutes
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  Flame of Araby

  🇹🇳 Tunisia The 16th Century

  An Arabian-nights princess and a Bedouin chief contend over possession of a stallion, but unite to oppose the Corsair Lords.

  Released in 1951 • 78 minutes