Ever wonder what it's like to duel with a sword or rapier?
This six-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer, and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist.
See bouts at fencing academies in the USA, and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers reveal their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent. Through exciting close-ups, the fast-moving action of these dueling weapons is captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in the movies.
Specially choreographed and performed for this film is a musical re-enactment of a baroque fencing bout in period costume, performed by dancers Carlos Fittante and Caroline Copeland.
