The Green Knight (2021)

The Green Knight (2021) is a moody, visually striking retelling of the medieval Sir Gawain and the Green Knight legend, directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel as the headstrong young knight who must keep a deadly, year‑long promise. What begins as a bold, almost theatrical challenge in King Arthur’s hall becomes a slow-burning, often surreal journey through haunted forests, bleak landscapes and uncanny encounters with ghosts, giants, thieves and schemers. The film blends adventure and drama with a lyrical, dreamlike fantasy style: expect long, atmospheric takes, a spare but evocative soundscape, and images that linger long after they pass. More than a straightforward quest, it’s an introspective test of courage, honor and identity—less a sword-and-spectacle blockbuster and more a meditative, unsettling fable that asks the viewer to sit with ambiguity and moral consequence. If you watch it, you’ll experience a haunting, immersive mythic odyssey that rewards patience with beauty, tension and philosophical depth.

Actors: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton

Director: David Lowery

Runtime: 130 min

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

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