The Green Knight and David Lowery's Unique Obsession with Myth

Myths and Folktales have been the cornerstone of storytelling throughout history. With The Green Knight, writer director David Lowery has literally adapted a story straight from King Arthur and his roundtable, but it's far from the first time Lowery has dabbled in fantasy and legend. Without retelling actual legends, he's explored what legends mean to us, and how we pass them down the generations. Here follows a brief history of David Lowery and Myth.

Beginning with the dreamy Odyssey draped in western outlaw mythology Ain't Them Bodies Saints he skipped straight to a Disney remake and one of the most legendary creatures of all time with Pete's Dragon before returning to indie, arthouse fare like the white sheet with the eyeholes cut out in A Ghost Story and Robert Redford as a charming banke robber in The Old Man and the Gun. Through all four of these films though, Lowery subtly rooted all his work in folklore.

This video was written and edited by Clint Gage

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[shailjanandjha]

The way you have connected his films is fantastic, A ghost story is a phenomenal work of art one that will stay with me for a long long time. Great job.

[TheBadBuffalo]

A Ghost Story was probably one of the strangest cinematic experiences I’ve had and I absolutely loved it

[MP-dzvy]

A Ghost Story is one of my favourite movies of the last decade. Each time I rewatch it, I still connect profoundly with it.

[juffan]

Saw The Green Knight last knight. So good. Gonna be tough to top this year. Didn't realize he was the director of A Ghost Story which I had as the best of that year as well.

[leeashrooifontein]

One of the best video essays I've seen in recent times.

[bradybirdy]

The editing on this video was so well done.

[thegregnorton]

The way this video flows from one film to the next in the edit might make this the best video this channel has ever done

[travisspazz]

Lowery's ability to jump from different genres is amazing!

[camerastooge]

Loved A Ghost Story but haven't seen any of his other works -- will have to check them out.

[johnmack]

This is the kind of essay I subscribe to Cinefix for! Amazing work! Lowery's cinema is just unique. I've never been able to figure out why his films stay with me for so long after I watch them. This essay starts to give it a name. Thank you!

[TheCreepypro]

it is nice to learn about this man and his filmography I'm going to have to check it out

[Cobralalalala]

I still haven't watched Ain't Them Bodies Saints, but I absolutely loved A Ghost Story and The Old Man and the Gun, and thought Pete's Dragon was really sweet. I'm really looking forward to The Green Knight, I just have to find the time to go see it.
Great video on your part tying them together. Lowery is certainly a very interesting storyteller, and I look forward to seeing what he continues to do in the future.

[MP-dzvy]

Isn't the title card in The Old Man and the Gun a reference to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?

[DisneyFan]

It seems David Lowery will continue his pursuit of myths and legends as he tackles the remake of another Disney classic in his next film “Peter Pan & Wendy”. As a fan of his work I can’t wait to see his rendition of the “boy who never grew up”.😊

[arkin]

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (2004)

The G.K. & The M.O.V. have both such enchanting soundtracks.
The best way to make sure your audience won't forget about you!

[Pbarwik]

Why do i even doubt Your videos. Never disapoints.

[alicedubois]

Thank you very much for this video! I will give the new movie a try. I had no idea that this man was a director of so many very interesting movies!

[siriuslynow]

great breakdown! i’m curious about your thoughts on eggers and his interpretation of folk tales and legends.

[grayonthewater]

Did know he also directed A Ghost Story! And also didn’t know he previously directed a movie with Casey and Rooney, very interesting

[kastorko]

The green knight is my latest favorite movie. An amazing journey for the protagonist who searches validation and fame.