King Arthur(2004) — Simple & Secure

: Along the way, Arthur encounters Guinevere (Keira Knightley), a "Woad" (Pictish) warrior, and Merlin (Stephen Dillane), who is depicted as a guerrilla leader of the native Britons rather than a wizard. Key Thematic & Artistic Choices

The film reframes Arthur as (Clive Owen), a Roman commander leading a band of elite Sarmatian knights. King Arthur(2004)

: To earn their freedom after 15 years of service to Rome, Arthur and his knights—including Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd), Tristan (Mads Mikkelsen), and Gawain (Joel Edgerton)—must complete one final, suicidal mission. : Along the way, Arthur encounters Guinevere (Keira