The Making of King Arthur
Synopsis
Poet Simon Armitage traces the evolution of the Arthurian legend through the literature of the medieval age and reveals that King Arthur is not the great national hero he is usually considered to be. He's a fickle and transitory character who was appropriated by the Normans to justify their conquest, he was cuckolded when French writers began adapting the story and it took Thomas Malory's masterpiece of English literature, Le Mort d'Arthur, to restore dignity and reclaim him as the national hero we know today.
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- Director
- Matt Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Armitage
- Original Title
- The Making of King Arthur
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Hill
Simon Armitage
Matt Hill, Jonty Claypole
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Armitage
Writer
Matt Hill
Director
Matt Hill
Producer
Jonty Claypole
Producer
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What is The Making of King Arthur about?
Poet Simon Armitage traces the evolution of the Arthurian legend through the literature of the medieval age and reveals that King Arthur is not the great national hero he is usually considered to be. He's a fickle and transitory character who was appropriated by the Normans to justify their conquest, he was cuckolded when French writers began adapting the story and it took Thomas Malory's masterpiece of English literature, Le Mort d'Arthur, to restore dignity and reclaim him as the national hero we know today.
Who directed The Making of King Arthur?
The Making of King Arthur was directed by Matt Hill.
Who stars in The Making of King Arthur?
The principal cast of The Making of King Arthur includes Simon Armitage.
When was The Making of King Arthur released and how long is it?
The Making of King Arthur was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 58m.