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The Film Club: 1: Lancelot of the Lake (Lancelot du lac)

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on BBC Two England

To celebrate the 80th birthday of the influential French director Robert Bresson, Louis Malle introduces two of his key films.
starring Luc Simon, Laura Duke Condominas
The Knights of the Round Table make their way back to Camelot after a battle in which Lancelot has been defeated for the first time. Convinced that their Quest for the Holy Grail has failed because of his impure love for Guinevere, Lancelot begs the Queen to release him from his vows.
(A French film with English subtitles)
IN THE PICTURE: page 26

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Robert Bresson
Introduced by:
Louis Malle
Lancelot:
Luc Simon
Guinevere:
Laura Duke Condominas
Arthur:
Vladimir Antolek-Oresek
Gawain:
Humbert Balsan
Mordred:
Patrick Bernard
Lionel:
Arthur De Montalembert
Source: Radio Times

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