---
title: "Lancelot of the Lake"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lancelot-of-the-lake-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55848
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Lancelot of the Lake (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lancelot-of-the-lake-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lancelot of the Lake is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, History. Produced and broadcast by Gerico Sound, Mara Films, ORTF. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Defeated knights return to Camelot as internal strife and secret affairs threaten their fragile kingdom."

### Why Watch
- Explores the psychological aftermath of the failed quest for the Holy Grail
- Features a compelling conflict between duty and forbidden love

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot deals with heavy themes of betrayal and political destruction
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature dramatic themes involving infidelity and political betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, history, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lancelot-of-the-lake-1974#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Bresson
- **Networks / Studios**: Gerico Sound, Mara Films, ORTF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Luc Simon** as *Lancelot du Lac*
- **Vladimir Antolek-Oresek** as *Le Roi (The King)*
- **Laura Duke Condominas** as *La Reine (The Queen)*
- **Patrick Bernhard** as *Mordred*
- **Humbert Balsan** as *Gauvain*
- **Arthur De Montalembert** as *Lionel*
- **Daniel Benoin** as *Chevalier giflé*
- **Charles Balsan**
- **Christian Schlumberger**
- **Joseph-Patrick Le Quidre**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release date of Lancelot of the Lake?
The film was released in 1974.

### Q: What happens at the beginning of the film?
The knights of the Round Table return to Camelot having failed in their quest for the Holy Grail.

### Q: Who is having an affair in the story?
Lancelot is having an affair with King Arthur's queen, Guinevere.

### Q: What is Mordred's role in the conflict?
Mordred is determined to use Lancelot and Guinevere's infidelity to destroy Lancelot.

### Q: How does King Arthur react to the tension between the knights?
Arthur urges his knights to bury their differences and become friends, unaware of the secret affair.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lancelot of the Lake — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55848)
- [Lancelot od jezera / Lancelot of the Lake (1974)](https://www.sms.cz/film/lancelot-od-jezera)
- [Lancelot - World History Encyclopedia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Lancelot/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*