In Rob Rainer's favorite romantic fantastic film in 1987 "Princess Bride", The good -hearted kidnapper, Inigo Monoya (Mandy Patinkin), is commissioned by his boss Visinini (Wallace John) to send a mysterious man to black (Kerry Elves) who follows the rocks of madness. Inigo is a masterful sword, and he rarely has to use his skills, so he immediately becomes itching, eager for the coming fight. Since he is so ethesene, Inigo allows the man in black to sit and rest a few moments before attacking, both have a fun daily conversation about Inigo's motivations and how he got the sword. "You look like a decent colleague," says Inigo, "I hate to kill you."

"You look like a decent colleague," the man responds in black: "I hate to die."

Then they start. The choreography to struggle is astonishing. Inigo not only blows smoke. Perhaps surprising, the man in black fits his skill, blocking and dying all the strikes of Inigo. While fighting, both have the following exchange:

Inigo: "You use Bonneti's defense against me, huh?"

Man in black: "I thought it was appropriate, given the rocky terrain."

Inigo Montoya: "Of course, you have to doubt me to attack with Capo Fero."

Man in Black: "Natural. But I think Tibaul is canceling Capo Fero. Wouldn't?"

Inigo Montoya: "Unless the enemy has studied his Agripa ... What I have."

The dialogue aims to communicate that both Inigo and the man in black are swords that fight with anxiety. They know specific terms for fencing and names of specialized attacks and defenses. And while this seems to be slowing both of you, we poor audience members leave to scratch our heads. It is unlikely that the ordinary viewer knows what Beneti's defense is, or why it is appropriate for Rocky Purdo.

Well, we are here on /movie to finally clarify things for you. Below are clear definitions of Bonetti's defense, Capo Fero, Tabol and Agripa.

The four used terms are references to 16th -century fencing masters, whose work would surely be known in the world of "bride princess". Since several characters point to Australia to be used as a penal colony, the "Princess Bride" is probably sometime in the late 1780s. (Of course, it's a fantastic story that takes place in the fictional countries of Florin and Guiller so that the true historical year can be spoiled.)

"Bonetti's defense" is the reference to Rocco Bonetti (about 1570), one of the most famous members of the widespread and long -term tactical guild called the defense Masters. The guild is said to have been stretched in the early 1310s, starting with a British Metnik known as Master Roger, or Scirmisour. However, it would not be until the reign of King Henry VIII in the 1530s, however, the masters of the defense be codified and regulated and turned into good cheerful schools. Rocco Bonetti opened her London Weapons School in 1576 and was opened by another master of fencing. All this is taken from Nick Evangelist's book in 1995, "Encyclopedia of the Match".

What is the link to the rocky terrain? Unfortunately, that part remains unclear. As related to Web site fighting cornerA story is told about Bonetti - entirely through hearing - that he once lost a fight with a sword when he unexpectedly threw into the oars. Then, Bonetti prepared for all the fights by taking a defense attitude, knowing where to step in an unknown situation. Rocky terrain, the man claims in black, is an ideal place to take a defensive stance.

Inigo points out that a good attack on Bonetti's defense is a technique called Capo Fero. This is the reference to the Italian fencing master of Rodolfo Capo Fero to Kagli. In 1610, Capo Fero published a wide -read tract to fight the match called "A great idea of ​​art and the use of fencing", What can still be bought to this day. Capa Ferro's book details of how to properly deny it, including the exact appropriate length of the sword (should extend from the customer's armpit to the ground). The angle web site points out that "Cap Ferro" is also a nickname for decisive and aggressive fencing.

So if the man in black uses Bonetti's defense - that is, stepping behind to strengthen his attitude on the rocky terrain - then the expected contramonope would be a really aggressive bubble, ie. Cap ferro. The Italian author also wrote chapters on how to fight the left, which becomes a cute joke when Inigo declares that he is not left later at the scene. Fortunately, the actors were sufficiently trained to avoid injury during this fight (but Elves did not escape from any scene unwavered).

But then the man in black declares that "Tabol is canceling Capo Fero." This is the reference to the Dutch Master of Fencing, Gerard Tabol of Antwerp, author of the guideline in 1628 "The Academy of the Sword". Thibault was known for its widespread use of geometry in formulating techniques to combat swords, always taking into account the angles of attack and personal reach of swords. He focused on holding the body, fluidity of the movement, and even the finers on how to hold a sword in someone's hand.

Then, the company Capo Fero Lundz is just academic for Tibaul. Since they were so detailed about the circumstances of the fight, Tibbol would really cancel every Loger. Capo Fero does not have to work in every circumstance.

So, the man in black claims that Tabol is canceling a cap Ferro, but Inigo points out that the claim is true only if your opponent knows nothing about Agripa. This is the reference to Camilo Agrippa, author of the book 1553 "Treatment for the science of weapons with philosophical dialogue." Like Tabol, Agrippa also wrote extensively about the swords, but also covered various defensive views that may invite or deter attacks, depending on the habits to fight your enemy's sword. Agripa was known for his logical approach to fencing, writing about how the attacks should return and allow the fighter to maintain a level level. His techniques were simpler and easier to manage than what happened before.

Agripa techniques say they affect Spanish fencing schools, which makes sense in the context of the "bride princess" because Inigo is Spanish. Referring to Agripa is also a cry "Return to the basics" by Inigo. Thibault was for complex geometry and calculation, while Agrippa was more than a simpler, less intellectual approach to the fight against swords. Inigo, in a study, both knows when to be a floride with his struggles and when he simply does his feet.

So, the match that fights anxious at the "Bride Princess" exhibition is something authentic. At the very least, screenwriter William Goldman completed his homework and allowed his fencing characters to get a few moments while joining the Rais. These characters are not brutal or killers. They are well studied members of intelligence. They simply happen to wear devices with violence.

Whether Elves and Pankinkin are physically adhered to the above techniques, however, they will need to be confirmed by a true master of medieval fencing.