The Green Knight is a story of love and loss set in England during the First World War. Lady Katherine (played by Olivia Williams) has just lost her husband to influenza when she receives news that he may have survived the war. But Katherine must embark on an arduous journey across Europe before she can be reunited with him at his hospital in Switzerland. Her trip takes her through war-torn France filled with desperate refugees fleeing from Germany’s brutal advance into Belgium.
ABOUT THE GREEN KNIGHT:
The Green Knight is a touching film about love and loss set in England during the First World War. The Green Knight is a film based on Sir Gawain’s encounter with an apparently supernatural apparition called The Green Knight in medieval England. It was directed by Nick Murphy and written by Stephen Beresford.
Release Date:
The Green Knight is scheduled for release in the United States on December 18, 2022, and elsewhere throughout late 2022or early 2023.
THE STARRING Cast:
- Olivia Williams as Lady Katherine
- Melanie Lynskey as Anne
- Jason Flemyng as Major Phillip Hamilton, R.F.C., DSO
- Tommy Flanagan as Father MacGowan
- Ruth Wilson (Days of Our Lives)as Mrs. Hibbert-Brighton
- Anthony Andrews (The English Patient) as Major Cuthbert
- Fiona Shaw (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I) as Mrs. Hibbert-Brighton
- Jack McGee (The Killing, Boardwalk Empire)as Col. Aleksander Baloga]
Production:
The Green Knight is a Canadian production that was filmed in Canada at various locations.
The Plot of the Film :
In World War I England, Lady Katherine (Olivia Williams)is a formidable woman who has made her name as an author through books such as “The Joy of Cooking.” She is in the process of writing her latest book, “The Green Knight,” and it tells a tale about three generations of women who found within themselves an inner strength they didn’t know they possessed.
She fears that Cuthbert has been changed in some way, and she knows he doesn’t want to see him. They speak, and Cuthbert learns that his fiancé has a new lover: Sir Lancelot du Lac (Lancelot). Disillusioned with love, he leaves her without an explanation.
Major Cuthbert is not the only one who’s been changed by the return of Sir Lancelot. Even though he left her, Lady Katherine is still in love with him and feels betrayed by Major Cuthbert for rejecting her after she’s been waiting to be his bride all these years. In anger at being abandoned again.
Filming:
The filming of “Green Knight” took place in England, Scotland, and Ireland. The film is set in medieval England, with the story told from Sir Gawain’s point of view. The screenplay was written by Stephen Beresford, who adapted it for director Nick Murphy to helm his debut feature-length release.
Reviews:
The film’s reviews have been mixed, with the Guardian praising it for its visuals and surrealist allegories.
RATINGS:
A new trailer for The Green Knight was released. It is not yet known what rating The Green Knight will receive from Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB, but it may also have a PG-13 rating due to supernatural content and violence. Since this film was made by an Australian director and production company, it will be released in Australian cinemas first.
Expectations:
The film is expected to be a big hit in 2021, and it’s already getting very positive reviews from critics. It has been praised for its visuals and allegorical surrealism while also being criticized for its lackluster storyline and acting skills.
It is not yet known when The Green Knight will be available for international audiences, but as soon as a release date is known, we’ll update with that information here. What are your thoughts about this movie? Let us know in the comments!
