A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.A fantasy retelling of the medieval story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
- David Lowery(written for the screen by)
- The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
- Stars
- David Lowery(written for the screen by)
- The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
- Stars
Anaïs Rizzo
- Helen
- (as Anais Rizzo)
Tara Mae
- Middle Sister
- (as Tara McDonagh)
- David Lowery(written for the screen by)
- The Gawain Poet(based on the poem by)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
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- TriviaEssel wears bells on her shroud because during the Middle Ages it was common for people who were considered unclean, such as prostitutes and lepers, to be forced to wear bells on their clothing to warn others of their presence. She has her hair cropped for the same reason; in medieval London and many other places, prostitutes had their hair cut short as a public humiliation and punishment.
- GoofsThe woods that Sir Gawain goes through are clearly modern plantations of Sitka spruce (a tree that did not reach Britain until the 19th century), all planted at equal distances apart and all grown to the same size; they look nothing like the old-growth deciduous forests that would have been in medieval Britain.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Green Knight: Well done, my brave knight. Now... off with your head.
- Crazy creditsThere is a short scene at the very end of the credits.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Oscars (2021)
Review
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Not for everyone
I could see how this movie could put some to sleep or how other people could say it's not faithful to its source material, but this is genuinely one of the most intriguing movies I have ever seen, and if you have enjoyed the past styles of a24 you will definitely enjoy this movie, as it has its high moments. Most of the negativity I see stems from people going into this movie expecting an epic tale of Game of Thrones proportions. This is not the case, and anyone who knows a24 should really have known better. This movie is enjoyable and a sight to see, so giving it your time could change your perspective.
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- ctb4143
- Aug 1, 2021
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- 2 hours 10 minutes
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