Lancelot of the Lake (1975): Ratings & Plot
Lancelot of the Lake is a 1975 historical drama directed by Robert Bresson. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Original language
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French - Studio
- New Yorker Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lancelot of the Lake About?
The premise of Lancelot of the Lake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This poignant film recounts a tragic chapter in the Arthurian legend. It follows Lancelot, a former seeker of the Holy Grail, as he grapples with conflicting loyalties and a forbidden love for Queen Guinevere. Torn between his duty to King Arthur and his passionate desires, Lancelot’s chivalric ideals are challenged by growing conflict both within and surrounding Camelot. Fate and circumstance test his noble nature, leading to a heartbreaking downfall.
Lancelot of the Lake Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gore
- dismemberment
- female rear nudity
- nihilism
- pessimism
- misanthropy
- despair
- hopelessness
- cynicism
- betrayal
- meaninglessness
- nothingness
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- darkness
- tragedy
- annihilation
- selfishness
- hatred
- pettiness
- sadism
- doom
- fatalism
- egotism
- gloom
- cruelty
- corruption
- greed
- envy
- punishment
- death
- murder
- pile of corpses
- disturbing
- degradation
- self degradation
- indignity
- self hatred
- pain
- misery
- suffering
- loss
- massacre
- omen
- pillaging
- emptiness
- apocalypse
- insanity
- psychopathy
- sociopathy
- sociopath
- burning a corpse
The Director of Lancelot of the Lake
Directed by Robert Bresson.
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Director Robert Bresson
More from Robert Bresson
More films directed by Robert Bresson, best-rated first: Au hasard Balthazar, L'Argent, The Devil, Probably (1977) and A Man Escaped (1956).
Lancelot of the Lake Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lancelot of the Lake 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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Lancelot of the Lake Plot Summary
What happens in Lancelot of the Lake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tumultuous journey, we are first introduced to a group of knights galloping through a dense forest, where chaos ensues as they engage in fierce combat. As the battles rage on, three knights meet their demise, their blood resembling cranberry juice that sprays forth from their severed necks. The aftermath is grim, with several bodies ignited in flames. Amidst the carnage, a knight unceremoniously clears a table with his sword, illustrating the reckless abandon of knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, which they ultimately do not find.
Full summary
The whole story of Lancelot of the Lake, scene by scene
Lancelot of the Lake Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lancelot of the Lake.
How Well Do You Know Lancelot of the Lake?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Lancelot of the Lake Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Le graal” and “The Grail”.
- Also known as
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- Le graal
- The Grail
- 호수의 란슬로트
- 호수의 랑슬로
- Lancelot del Lago
- Pyöreän pöydän ritarit
- Lancelot, a Tó lovagja
- Lancillotto e Ginevra
- 湖のランスロ
- Lancelote do Lago
- Lanselot od Jezera
- Ланселот Озерный
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- Gölün Lancelot'su
- Ritter der Königin
- Lancelot do Lago
- 武士兰士诺
- Lancelot z Jeziora
- لانسلو دو لاک
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Movies Like Lancelot of the Lake
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including First Knight, Knights of the Round Table and Excalibur.
Lancelot of the Lake FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Lancelot of the Lake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lancelot of the Lake?
Lancelot of the Lake runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Lancelot of the Lake released?
Lancelot of the Lake was released on June 9, 1975.
Who directed Lancelot of the Lake?
Lancelot of the Lake was directed by Robert Bresson.
More films by Robert Bresson How is Lancelot of the Lake rated?
Lancelot of the Lake has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Lancelot of the Lake have a post-credit scene?
No. Lancelot of the Lake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lancelot of the Lake in?
The original language of Lancelot of the Lake is French.
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