Lancelot of the Lake (1974)
Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the king is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.
Director: Robert Bresson
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 23, 1974
Cast
- Luc Simon - Lancelot du Lac
- Vladimir Antolek-Oresek - Le Roi (The King)
- Laura Duke Condominas - La Reine (The Queen)
- Patrick Bernhard - Mordred
- Humbert Balsan - Gauvain
- Arthur De Montalembert - Lionel
- Daniel Benoin - Chevalier giflé
- Charles Balsan
- Christian Schlumberger
- Joseph-Patrick Le Quidre
Screenplay
- Robert Bresson (Screenplay)
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Editing: Germaine Artus
Production: Gerico Sound, Mara Films, ORTF, Laser Productions
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
holy grail, camelot, sword fight, king arthur, medieval, knights of the round table, lancelot, 6th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lancelot of the Lake about?
- Having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail, the knights of the Round Table return to Camelot, their number reduced to a mere handful. Seeing a rift developing between Lancelot and Mordred, Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends. However, the king is unaware that Lancelot is having an affair with his queen, Guinevere. Lancelot is torn between his duty to his king and his love for the queen, whilst Mordred is determined to use his infidelity to destroy him.
- Who directed Lancelot of the Lake?
- Lancelot of the Lake was directed by Robert Bresson.
- Who stars in Lancelot of the Lake?
- Lancelot of the Lake stars Luc Simon, Vladimir Antolek-Oresek, Laura Duke Condominas, Patrick Bernhard, Humbert Balsan, Arthur De Montalembert.
- How long is Lancelot of the Lake?
- Lancelot of the Lake has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Lancelot of the Lake?
- Lancelot of the Lake is a Drama, Romance, History film.
- Where was Lancelot of the Lake produced?
- Lancelot of the Lake was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Lancelot of the Lake?
- The themes of Lancelot of the Lake include: Epic Historical Stories.