How Ordinary Men Were Forced Into the King's War
Darren Aronofsky / Primordial Soup
In a world where kings trade soldiers like livestock, Burkhard dreams of a quiet life with Elsa in Hesse. He says his vows, and moments later he is gone.
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Last updated October 24, 2026