The Mists of Avalon

TV Mini Series
2001
Unrated
1h 32m

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6.8/10

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Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.Tales of Camelot and Avalon, told from the perspective of the women of Uther and Arthur Pendragon's world.

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 5 wins & 23 nominations total

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Trivia
Anjelica Huston was able to keep several of the dresses used in the film and several women wore them during the Baptism of Anjelica's nephew Rafa, the son of her sister Allegra Huston.

Goofs
Although the time period of Arthur should be the 5th or 6th century, much of the costume, custom, design, weaponry, etc, is from a much later date. The Arthurian legend became widely popular only during the 15th century, when Thomas Malory updated the setting to his own time. Most popular works of Arthurian fiction continue this trend of treating Arthur as a 15th-century king.

Quotes
Mordred: I do not like to think that this great King, this great man, my father, is my enemy. And then for the sake of Avalon I must bring him down to nothing. I would rather love him, as all men do. I would like to look on my mother, Lady Morgaine, I would like to look on her who bore me, as my mother. Not as the priestess or the Goddess. I am so weary of Gods and Goddesses, I am weary of my fate.

Connections
Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002)

Soundtracks
The Mystic's Dream
Written by Loreena McKennitt (uncredited)
Performed by Loreena McKennitt
from the Quinlan Road recording "The Mask and Mirror"

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What a disappointment!

I was very excited when I learned that my favorite book, "The Mists of Avalon," was being made into a mini-series. Unfortunately, the title and characters were the only things this mini-series has in common with the book. Now I realize that this was a long book and that some parts of the storyline would have had to be sacrificed but there were major events and even a few main characters that were simply not there. The basic spirit of the story was gone and the storyline mangled almost beyond recognition. The book's author, Marion Zimmer Bradley, must surely be spinning in her grave. I believe she would be greatly disappointed with this adaptation of her truly wonderful and innovative tale of the women who were the real strength and power of Camelot. Do yourself a favor. Skip this mini-series and read the book.