Perceval (1978)
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The isolated and naive Lord Perceval (Fabrice Luchini) sets out on a quest to become a benevolent knight after he encounters what he thinks are godly beings. His travels take him on an awkward crusade into strange new worlds, finally ending in the court of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round… More The isolated and naive Lord Perceval (Fabrice Luchini) sets out on a quest to become a benevolent knight after he encounters what he thinks are godly beings. His travels take him on an awkward crusade into strange new worlds, finally ending in the court of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Visionary filmmaker Eric Rohmer stages this unique adaptation of Chretien de Troyes's 12th century book.
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 2 hr. 20 min.
- Directed By
- Eric Rohmer
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- In Theaters
- Oct 8, 1978 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 5, 2000
Critic Reviews
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Eric Rohmer's least typical and least popular film also happens to be his best...
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Geoff Andrew, Time Out
The film marries medieval passion with modern perspective and sires its own special magic.
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
The spirit of medieval drama lives in Rohmer's utterly unique, flagrantly theatrical adaptation… will enchant medieval enthusiasts and bewilder others.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The naïve Perceval's odyssey is depicted as a moral investigation, but is shot with a deft touch exhibiting great humor, wit and style.
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, Film4
Ultimately Rohmer's film is an intimate moral investigation, shot with an assured lightness of touch typical of the director.
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