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.
chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
Chant / Rebec
Chant / Luth
Flute
chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.
Chant / Valet / Chevalier
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.
1978-10-08
7.3
A Film by Eric Rohmer
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