
Perceval
Drama · Romance · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Fabrice Luchini
Fabrice Luchini
Perceval
Fabrice Luchini
Perceval


André Dussollier
André Dussollier
Gauvain
André Dussollier
Gauvain
Solange Boulanger
Solange Boulanger
chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
Solange Boulanger
chant, guitare, pucelle etc.
Catherine Schroeder
Catherine Schroeder
Chant / Rebec
Catherine Schroeder
Chant / Rebec
Francisco Orozco
Francisco Orozco
Chant / Luth
Francisco Orozco
Chant / Luth
Deborah Nathan
Deborah Nathan
Flute
Deborah Nathan
Flute
Alain Serve
Alain Serve
chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.
Alain Serve
chant, chalumeau, Ecuyer chauve etc.


Daniel Tarrare
Daniel Tarrare
Chant / Le Charbonnier / Garin / etc.
Daniel Tarrare
Chant / Le Charbonnier / Garin / etc.


Pascale Ogier
Pascale Ogier
chant, pucelle, dame
Pascale Ogier
chant, pucelle, dame


Nicolaï Arutene
Nicolaï Arutene
Chant / Valet / Chevalier
Nicolaï Arutene
Chant / Valet / Chevalier
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