Gawain and the Green Knight – 1991
I didn’t realize that the story told in Gawain and the Green Knight was actually based on a 14th-century poem until I saw this adaptation. The story itself wasn’t unknown to me though. It’s kind of a classic story anyway. If you’re somewhat into fantasy films you should recognize the basics right away. In this, a Green Knight turns up in King Arthur’s Court and wants to play a game. A deadly game it seems....