Perceval (1978)
A Film by Eric Rohmer
The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.
Director: Éric Rohmer
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: October 8, 1978
Cast
- Fabrice Luchini - Perceval
- André Dussollier - Gauvain
- Solange Boulanger - chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
- Catherine Schroeder - Chant / Rebec
- Francisco Orozco - Chant / Luth
- Deborah Nathan - Flute
- Alain Serve - chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.
- Daniel Tarrare - Chant / Le Charbonnier / Garin / etc.
- Pascale Ogier - chant, pucelle, dame
- Nicolaï Arutene - Chant / Valet / Chevalier
Screenplay
- Chrétien de Troyes (Novel)
- Éric Rohmer (Scenario Writer)
Music: Guy Robert
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Cécile Decugis
Production: Gaumont, Les Films du Losange, France 3, RAI, SRG SSR, ARD
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Middle Ages: Knights and Castles
Keywords
based on novel or book, camelot, musical, sword fight, breaking the fourth wall, knight, king arthur, chorus, middle ages (476-1453), knights of the round table, stylized, gawain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Perceval about?
- The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.
- Who directed Perceval?
- Perceval was directed by Éric Rohmer.
- Who stars in Perceval?
- Perceval stars Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Solange Boulanger, Catherine Schroeder, Francisco Orozco, Deborah Nathan.
- How long is Perceval?
- Perceval has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Perceval?
- Perceval is a Drama, Romance, History film.
- Where was Perceval produced?
- Perceval was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
- What are the themes of Perceval?
- The themes of Perceval include: Middle Ages: Knights and Castles.