La série télévisée "Kaamelott" ou la matière arthurienne revisitée

Abstract

The legend of King Arthur deeply influenced Western culture and seems more than ever in vogue today, judging by numerous comic adaptations and mixed-media ‘pseudo-epics’. Indeed, the legend has undergone numerous re-interpretations since the Middle Ages, notably in Victorian England (which gave rise to its ‘renaissance’) and in the contemporary era, which has been fascinated with the characters and adventures of Arthur’s kingdom. These questions will be addressed in the light of the French television series ‘’Kaamelott’’ by Alexandre Astier and Yves Robin, which was created in 2006. Described as a ‘’historical fantasy’’ inspired by the Arthurian legend, the series has become increasingly popular, indicating how medieval and celtic themes carry particular meaning today.

Keywords

• Adaptation
• Reinterpretation
• Television series
• Arthurian theme