Two by Bresson: ‘Lancelot of the Lake’ & ‘A Gentle Woman’

Stories are never equal to reality, and legends are the furthest from it of all stories. The legend of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest to find the Holy Grail (collectively referred to as the Matter of Britain) is one of history’s most appealing and enduring stories. Alas, storytellers embrace its heroism, its romance, its magic — because it’s a tale that invites an audience’s imagination and admiration.