The Mists of Avalon (2001) (TV)

Note des utilisateurs:

6.7/10   

Réalisateur:

Uli Edel

Writers (WGA):

Marion Zimmer Bradley (novel)
Gavin Scott (teleplay)

Release Date:

15 juillet 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Drame | Fantasy

Accroche:

Passion. Mysticism. Adventure. Journey beyond the legend of Camelot.

Plot:

Based on the bestseller by Marion Zimmer Bradley It tells the story of the women behind King Arthur; including his mother...

Plot Keywords:

Accidental Death | Irish Wolfhound | King Arthur | Goddess Worship | High Priestess

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 14 nominations

Avis des utilisateurs:

Worthy adaptation of a priceless book

Ensemble

Anjelica Huston	...	Vivianne
Julianna Margulies	...	Morgaine
Joan Allen	...	Morgause
Samantha Mathis	...	Gwenwyfar
Caroline Goodall	...	Igraine
Edward Atterton	...	Arthur
Michael Vartan	...	Lancelot
Michael Byrne	...	Merlin
Hans Matheson	...	Mordred
Mark Lewis Jones	...	Uther
Clive Russell	...	Gorlois
reste de la distribution par ordre alphabétique:
Elias Zerael Bauer	...	Young Mordred
David Calder	...	Uriens
John Comer	...	Captain Talbot
Tony Curran	...	Uther's Captain
Karel Dobry	...	Rhiannon
Ian Duncan	...	Accolon
Tamsin Egerton	...	Young Morgaine
Lucy Fillery	...	Serving Woman
Christopher Fulford	...	Lot
Freddie Highmore	...	Young Arthur
Mark Hildebrandt	...	Perceval
Biddy Hodson	...	Elaine
Noah Huntley	...	Sir Gawain
Klára Issová	...	Raven
Edward Jewesbury	...	Ambrosius
Honza Klima	...	Kay
Philip Lenkowsky	...	Cuthbert
Justin Muller	...	Gareth
Hugh Ross	...	Bishop Patricius
Gabriela Zajickova	...	Child

Autre(s) titre(s) :

Nebel von Avalon, Die (Germany)
Brumes d'Avalon, Les (France) (Switzerland: French title) [fr]

Durée:

183 min | 60 min (3 episodes)

Pays:

Czech Republic | Germany | USA

Langue:

Anglais

Couleur:

Couleur

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Classification:

Brazil:14 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:12 | Spain:13 | USA:Unrated | Malaysia:(Banned) | Singapore:PG

Emplacements De Pelliculage:

Prague, Czech Republic

Company:

Constantin Film Produktion

Anecdotes:

Last film role for Edward Jewesbury.

Goofs:

Continuity: There is a noticeable difference in the location of the tattoo on Viviane's forehead between where she is telling Igraine the children must be taken away and when Morgaine and Arthur are separated.

Guillemet:

Morgaine: All the unhappiness of the past seemed to be swept away when I saw my little brother Arthur for the first time.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV)

Soundtrack:

The Mystic's Dream

Worthy adaptation of a priceless book

The book is simply amazing and this film adaptation adequately embodies its epic stature. I am amazed how much of the book is actually reflected in a 2-hour television digest version. I really don't like spoilers and I always try to avoid giving away a story myself, so I will just say this movie can be enjoyed by either fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley's book or the uninitiated.

The scenery, cinematography and costumes are beautiful. The acting is generally very smart and understanding. The cast was well chosen. The writing is well-informed.

Some of the negative reviewers seem to be offended by sexual material and what they perceive as "anti-christian" content. Of course I would not try to change any of these people's opinions, but I would remind these reviewers of the story's point of view. The setting is in a largely non-Christian world and told from a feminine perspective. With virtually all other tellings being from a masculine, heroic, 15th century Christian perspective (despite the fact that the setting is actually 4th century pagan) I find this appealing for history's (her-story's) sake alone. Usually the "winners" write history. In this case I think Bradley is trying to tell the other side of the story.