Gawain and the green knight
This beautifully dramatized version of the late-14th-century poem offers a bonanza to the English teacher: one of the best known of the Arthurian legends, a portrait of life in Arthurian days as the Pearl poet imagined it, a baker's dozen of discussion topics about human virtue and human imperf...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., FremantleMedia. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2005], c1991.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (76 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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| Summary: |
This beautifully dramatized version of the late-14th-century poem offers a bonanza to the English teacher: one of the best known of the Arthurian legends, a portrait of life in Arthurian days as the Pearl poet imagined it, a baker's dozen of discussion topics about human virtue and human imperfectability-and a fascinating plot involving a challenge by the Green Knight (green is of course the color of magic), who departs Arthur's castle holding his own head, which Gawain has just lopped off; Gawain's quest to keep his word and prove his worthiness while remaining alive; and the very moral surprise ending. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Sept. 26, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Sir Gawain Begins His Journey (4:21) -- Yuletide Celebration (5:56) -- Christmas Game (5:53) -- Green Knight's Challenge (2:52) -- The Castle (4:41) -- Sir Gawain Meets the Lady (5:42) -- Sir Gawain Reveals His Covenant (2:53) -- First Seduction (3:46) -- The Hunt and the Game (4:26) -- Second Seduction (4:50) -- Gawain's Second Test Continues (2:42) -- The Gift -- The Green Sash (6:59) -- Gawain Keeps His Word (4:37) -- The Green Church (5:47) -- Gawain's Confrontation with the Knight (2:44) -- Absolution (3:17) -- Honor of Imperfection (1:37) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This beautifully dramatized version of the late-14th-century poem offers a bonanza to the English teacher: one of the best known of the Arthurian legends, a portrait of life in Arthurian days as the Pearl poet imagined it, a baker's dozen of discussion topics about human virtue and human imperfectability-and a fascinating plot involving a challenge by the Green Knight (green is of course the color of magic), who departs Arthur's castle holding his own head, which Gawain has just lopped off; Gawain's quest to keep his word and prove his worthiness while remaining alive; and the very moral surprise ending. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (76 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |