The Green Knight

Author

David Lowery

Call Number

• BLU-RAY SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY (CEN, OSH)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English descriptive audio.

Performers

Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Ralph Ineson, Barry Keoghan, Erin Kellyman, Kate Dickie.

Publication Information

Santa Monica, CA : Lions Gate Entertainment, 2021.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 129 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; violence, some sexuality and graphic nudity.

Summary

An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, THE GREEN KNIGHT tells the story of Sir Gawain, King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger.

Notes

Based on the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."

DVD release of the 2021 motion picture.

Special features: Boldest of blood & wildest of heart: making The Green Knight ; Practitioners of magic: visual effects ; Illuminating technique: title design ; theatrical trailer.