Perceval
Perceval le Gallois
Synopsis
The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.
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Fabrice Luchini
Perceval
André Dussollier
Gauvain
Solange Boulanger
chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
Catherine Schroeder
Chant / Rebec
Francisco Orozco
Chant / Luth
Deborah Nathan
Flute
Alain Serve
chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.
Daniel Tarrare
Chant / Le Charbonnier / Garin / etc.
Pascale Ogier
chant, pucelle, dame
Nicolaï Arutene
Chant / Valet / Chevalier
Marie Rivière
Pucelle / Dame / Fille de Garin
Pascale Gervais De Lafond
Pucelle / Dame / Fille de Garin
Pascale de Boysson
La veuve dame
Clémentine Amouroux
La pucelle de la tente
Jacques Le Carpentier
L'Orgueilleux de la Lande
Jocelyne Boisseau
La pucelle qui rit
Marc Eyraud
Le Roi Arthur
Gérard Falconetti
Le Senechal Ke
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Rohmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Éric Rohmer, Chrétien de Troyes
- Original Score
- Guy Robert
- Original Title
- Perceval le Gallois
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Les Films du Losange, France•3, RAI, SRG SSR, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Rohmer
Éric Rohmer, Chrétien de Troyes
Guy Robert
Néstor Almendros
Cécile Decugis
Barbet Schroeder, Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Rohmer
Director
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
Guy Robert
Original Music Composer
Jacques Schmidt
Costume Design
Cécile Decugis
Editor
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perceval
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perceval about?
The film chronicles Perceval's knighthood, maturation and eventual peerage amongst the Knights of the Round Table, and also contains brief episodes from the story of Gawain and the crucifixion of Christ.
Who directed Perceval?
Perceval was directed by Éric Rohmer.
Who stars in Perceval?
The principal cast of Perceval includes Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Solange Boulanger, Catherine Schroeder, Francisco Orozco.
When was Perceval released and how long is it?
Perceval was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Perceval?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perceval was composed by Guy Robert.
Is Perceval based on a book or true story?
Perceval is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chrétien de Troyes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perceval?
Perceval holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).