Rule Your Fate.|Jul. 07, 2004|United States | United Kingdom | Ireland|126 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;History;War
Description: King Arthur is a legendary British leader who, according to medieval tales and histories, defended Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. His story is largely based on Welsh and English folklore, with modern historians generally agreeing that he is not a historical figure. The historical context of Arthur is derived from sources like the Annales Cambriae, the Historia Brittonum, and the writings of Gildas. His name also appears in early poetic works such as Y Gododdin.
Arthur is a central figure in the legends known as the Matter of Britain. His international fame grew significantly due to Geoffrey of Monmouth’s imaginative 12th-century work, *Historia Regum Britanniae* (History of the Kings of Britain). Prior to this, Arthur was depicted in Welsh and Breton tales as a warrior defending Britain from both human and supernatural threats, or as a magical figure associated with the Welsh otherworld, Annwn.
While the Arthurian legend varies across texts, Geoffrey’s version often serves as the foundation for later adaptations. He portrayed Arthur as a British king who defeated the Saxons and built a vast empire. Key elements of the Arthurian story, such as Arthur’s father Uther Pendragon, the wizard Merlin, Queen Guinevere, the sword Excalibur, and Arthur’s final battle with Mordred at Camlann, first appear in Geoffrey’s work. These details have become integral to the Arthurian mythos.
The legend of King Arthur continues to captivate audiences, blending history, folklore, and imagination into a timeless tale of heroism and adventure.
Cast director: Jean Bourne
Cast actor: Clive Owen, Ioan Gruffudd, Keira Knightley, Mads Mikkelsen, Joel Edgerton, Hugh Dancy, Ray Winstone, Stephen Dillane, Ray Stevenson, Til Schweiger
Original name: King Arthur