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A re-edit of Igraine's dance scene from the 1981 film Excalibur with epilogue.Starring Katrine Boorman as IgraineSpecial guests Corin Redgrave as the Duke of...
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Igrayne : Uther, is this true? Don't let him take the child! Uther : I swore an oath, Igrayne. I made a pact with Merlin.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Boorman’s daughter Katrine, who appeared in the film as Arthur’s mother Igrayne, thought Williamson played the role more like her father because “Merlin is Dad.”
- Why 'Excalibur' Stands Out in The Fantasy Field
- 'Excalibur' Is Still Affecting Today
- 'Excalibur' Does Have One Downside
Just for starters, it’s hard to approach Excalibur’s scope. Boorman’s film is an adaptation of Le Morte d'Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th-century compilation of various Arthurian myths, and it spans decades. The movie leads off with a 23-minute prologue that chronicles the downfall of Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne), who was given Excalibur, the m...
Watching Excalibur today, there is much that stands out. The movie is gorgeous with Boorman and cinematographer Alex Thomson using Ireland’s natural beauty as well as bold (and often green-colored) lighting to build a lush and vibrant world. The music is a frenzied and triumphant combination of various Richard Wagner operas (most notably “Götterdäm...
Excalibur’s biggest demerit is that, with one major exception, it doesn’t think much of its female characters. Igrayne (Katrine Boorman, the director’s own daughter) is introduced in the prologue, raped by a magically disguised Uther, and then discarded once the main plot is set in motion. Guinevere (Cherie Lunghi) is largely around just to drive a...
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In the beginning, Uther (Gabriel Byrne) is driven by lust for Igrayne (played by Katrine Boorman, the director’s daughter), the wife of Gordois, Duke of Cornwall, and lays siege to his castle. The action first takes place in the backlot of Ardmore Studios.
Katrine Boorman was born on 6 August 1960 in Hampshire, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Excalibur (1981), Hope and Glory (1987) and Marie Antoinette (2006).