Perceval

Perceval

A Film by Eric Rohmer

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Produced by Gaumont, Les Films du Losange

1978140 min7.1 / 10

A stylized, theatrical adaptation of medieval legend that prioritizes philosophical inquiry and formal artifice over narrative momentum, blending Arthurian romance with spiritual questioning.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Perceval scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Perceval violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Perceval end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Perceval easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Perceval sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise74

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Perceval

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Perceval

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Perceval, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Perceval, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Perceval, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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