
Knights of the Round Table
1953

Representation Score
Minimal
1967
GDirector
Joshua Logan
Runtime
180 minutes
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Camelot (1967) presents a traditional romantic myth centered around classical Western ideals. The film explores the tension between idealism and human flaws within a structured, patriarchal society. It relies on established social hierarchies and traditional gender roles to advance its storyline. The narrative prioritizes a romanticized version of post-Roman Britain without challenging existing social norms. Ultimately, the film offers a monolithic view of its historical context, lacking diversity or subversion of traditional roles.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on a traditional romance between Guenevere and Lancelot, using their relationship to drive the plot.
Guenevere's role is primarily defined by her relationships with men, while masculinity is portrayed through traditional chivalric ideals.
The cast is predominantly white, with no attempts at diverse casting or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The story celebrates Western social order and the sanctity of monarchy, emphasizing centralized power structures.
No characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities are represented in the film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.

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