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Lancelot du Lac is a stylistic 1974 French film of the fall of Camelot directed and written by Robert Bresson. It is based on Arthurian myth and the Arthurian romances told by Chretien de Troyes.

It tells the story of Lancelot and Guinevere's love as the Round Table falls apart.

The most noticeable thing about this movie is the purposeful lack of emotion in its acting.

Film Synopsis

From renowned French director Robert Bresson comes this spare and haunting version of the legend of Camelot. The story begins as the Knights of the Round Table return to Camelot after their futile search for the blessed Holy Grail. Lancelot (Luc Simon), the leader of the quest, is reunited with Queen Guinevere (Laura Duke Condominas), who begs him to become her lover. Convinced that his impure thoughts are the reason for his recent misfortune, Lancelot assures Guinevere that he will neither cease his search nor become her lover. However, when the jealousy of another knight, Mordred (Patrick Bernard), spurs rebellion in the land, Lancelot decides to remain in Camelot and fight until death for King Arthur (Vladimir Antolek-Oresek). Along the way, he accidentally murders his best friend, Gawain (Humbert Balsan), giving Mordred an added edge in their battle.

Bresson’s profound and original voice reaches an even higher level with this poetic study of the end of chivalry. He uses the familiar terrain of Camelot to address issues of loyalty, pride, and societal evolution in the world at such a crucial moment in history. Employing his deceptively simple style of filmmaking, Bresson creates another deeply moving work of art.

Cast includes

Luc Simon
Laura Duke Condominas
Humbert Balsan
Vladimir Antolek-Oresek
Patrick Bernhard
Arthur De Montalembert
Charles Balsan
Christian Schlumberger
Joseph-Patrick Le Quidre
Jean-Paul Leperlier
Marie-Louise Buffet
Marie-Gabrielle Cartron
Antoine Rabaud
Jean-Marie Becar
Guy de Bernis

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