Episode #17: The Elliptical Structure of Bresson's Lancelot du Lac

As a touring retrospective and the reissue of a famous anthology revive interest in the enigmatic and critically revered Robert Bresson, Ken and Todd examine the French director’s Lancelot du Lac.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Profile, persuasion, or historical account?
7:00 - Talking past each other and retrofitting theology
13:33 - Theological argument or social justice argument?
19:13 - How heterosexuals are portrayed; leadership vs. laity
24:12 - The lack of a theological argument
31:30 - Social justice vs. the integrity of the church, part 2
35:19 - North Carolina Amendment #1 and Unintended Consequences
40:24 - The film as film; humanizing gays AND Christians

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