Perceval (1978)

The exploits of Sir Perceval, a legendary exemplar of knightly chivalry and one of the champions of King Arthur's Round Table.

Director:

Éric Rohmer

Writers:

Éric Rohmer, Chrétien de Troyes (novel)

Stars:

Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Solange Boulanger

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fabrice Luchini	...	Perceval
André Dussollier	...	Gauvain
Solange Boulanger	...	chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
Catherine Schroeder	...	chant, rebec
Francisco Orozco	...	chant, luth
Deborah Nathan	...	flute
Jean-Paul Racodon	...	chant, chalumeau, Chevalier arme, etc
Alain Serve	...	chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.
Daniel Tarrare	...	chant, le Charbonnier, Garin etc.
Pascale Ogier	...	chant, pucelle, dame
Nicolaï Arutene	...	chant, valet, chevalier
Marie Rivière	...	pucelle, dame, Fille de Garin
Pascale Gervais De Lafond	...	pucelle, dame, fille de Garin
Pascale de Boysson	...	La Veuve Dame
Clémentine Amouroux	...	La Pucelle de la tente

Storyline

The exploits of Sir Perceval, a legendary exemplar of knightly chivalry and one of the champions of King Arthur's Round Table.

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Plot Keywords:

king | king arthur | chivalry | lesbian kiss | sword and sorcery | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Les Films du Losange

Country:

France Italy West Germany

Language:

French

Release Date:

7 February 1979 (France)

Also Known As:

Perceval

Filming Locations:

Studios Eclair, Epinay-sur-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films du Losange, France 3 (FR 3), Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

140 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Perceval: By my faith, I won't hide it longer, Sire. My name is Perceval of Wales.

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Connections

Referenced in Love on the Run (1979)

User Reviews

A unique piece by a unique director.

When one talks about the French New Wave, names like Godard and Truffaut would be the first to come to mind. And yet, I find that it is this severely underrated director, Eric Rohmer, who is probably the best of the lot. Rohmer's films are unique. I have never seen anything like them, and yet in a way they are all the same. The plots often contain similar outlines, and you pretty much know what you're going to get when you sit down to watch one of his movies. Perceval is different, to say the least. Not only has Rohmer left the settings of 20th century France to go back in time, he seems to have entered a parallel universe as well. Perceval exists in a world with painted backdrops, metal trees, fake castles and musical accompaniment to much of the dialogue. One of the things I love about Rohmer's films are that they are so unpretentious, yet remarkable. Such adjectives are definitely applicable to Perceval. It should appeal to all of those who have once had an interest in the legends of King Arthur, French cinema, for that matter cinema in general. Or, simply, just see Perceval if you want to see a brilliant and unique film.