Highlander: The Search for Vengeance is an animated film and an
installment in the Highlander franchise. The film was directed by
Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust) and was
written by David Abramowitz, also the writer for Highlander: The
Series, Highlander: The Raven and Highlander: The Source. The film was
a joint venture between Imagi Animation Studios and Madhouse Studio,
with Imagi providing the script and the soundtrack, while Madhouse
produced the animation. It was produced in association with
Davis-Panzer Productions and distributed by Manga Entertainment on
June 5, 2007. It aired July 30, 2007 on Sci Fi's Ani-Monday block.The
story centers on characters who are immortal.The lead character, Colin
MacLeod, became an Immortal after his first death in 125 AD in Roman
Britain, when his village was attacked by the conquering Romans.
Another Immortal, Marcus Octavius, was leading the Roman Empire's
military forces in hopes of creating his dream of a utopian society.
Octavius killed Colin's wife, but was not able to kill Colin whose
unconscious body was dragged by a horse to within Stonehenge, a "holy
ground" in the story, where Immortals are forbidden to fight.Waking
days later within Stonehenge, Colin is left confused about who and
what he is, and why he is still alive. It is at this moment that the
spirit of a former druid of this holy site, Amergan, begins
communicating with MacLeod and explains to him what he is. Colin
learns of The Game from Amergan, and the druid becomes his lifelong
teacher and conscience.
installment in the Highlander franchise. The film was directed by
Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust) and was
written by David Abramowitz, also the writer for Highlander: The
Series, Highlander: The Raven and Highlander: The Source. The film was
a joint venture between Imagi Animation Studios and Madhouse Studio,
with Imagi providing the script and the soundtrack, while Madhouse
produced the animation. It was produced in association with
Davis-Panzer Productions and distributed by Manga Entertainment on
June 5, 2007. It aired July 30, 2007 on Sci Fi's Ani-Monday block.The
story centers on characters who are immortal.The lead character, Colin
MacLeod, became an Immortal after his first death in 125 AD in Roman
Britain, when his village was attacked by the conquering Romans.
Another Immortal, Marcus Octavius, was leading the Roman Empire's
military forces in hopes of creating his dream of a utopian society.
Octavius killed Colin's wife, but was not able to kill Colin whose
unconscious body was dragged by a horse to within Stonehenge, a "holy
ground" in the story, where Immortals are forbidden to fight.Waking
days later within Stonehenge, Colin is left confused about who and
what he is, and why he is still alive. It is at this moment that the
spirit of a former druid of this holy site, Amergan, begins
communicating with MacLeod and explains to him what he is. Colin
learns of The Game from Amergan, and the druid becomes his lifelong
teacher and conscience.
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