About this episode
Felicia is joined by Duran Aziz to discuss Éric Rohmer’s foray to the medieval era in Perceval (1978). We chat about the incredibly unique set design and Rohmer’s desire to create a space that would be a reflection of paintings from that era. Send us your thoughts on the episode - are you satisfied with our protagonist’s ending? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Follow Duran Here: IG (Chapman University Students for Justice in Palestine): @sjpchapman Chapman University SJP divestment petition: https://www.change.org/p/demand-chapman-university-to-divest-from-the-military-industrial-complex-sjp-chapman?source_location=psf_petitions Sources: https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2017/cteq/perceval-le-gallois/#fnref-29831-2 https://decentfilms.com/reviews/perceval https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2010/feature-articles/the-tale-of-perceval-le-gallois-and-the-young-althusserians/ https://www.avclub.com/a-french-master-found-droll-comedy-in-one-of-the-earlie-1843630606 OUTRO SONG: Six Queens by Larrikin Love FILMS MENTIONED: Star Wars (George Lucas 1977) The Great Dictator (Charlie Chaplin 1940) My Night at Maud’s (Éric Rohmer 1970) Pauline at the Beach (Éric Rohmer 1983) The Green Ray (Éric Rohmer 1986) Love in the Afternoon (Éric Rohmer 1972) Claire’s Knee (Éric Rohmer 1970) The Aviator’s Wife (Éric Rohmer 1981) The Marquise of O (Éric Rohmer 1976) Catherine de Heilbronn (Éric Rohmer 1980) Lancelot du lac (Robert Bresson 1974) A Tale of Winter (Éric Rohmer 1992) The Bakery Girl of Monceau (Éric Rohmer 1963) Suzanne's Career (Éric Rohmer 1963) Juliet of the Spirits (Federico Fellini 1965) Lars von Trier (Dogville 2003) Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Robert Wiene, 1919) Listen to full episode :