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Why Do You Cry, Perceval? (2026)
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Why Do You Cry, Perceval? (2026)

Release Date
July 11, 2026
Genre
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Release Date
July 11, 2026
MPAA Rating
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Duration
010 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
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Official Site
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Director
Rodolfo Luiz Vieira
Screenwriter
Rodolfo Luiz Vieira

In this poignant short film directed by Rodolfo Luiz Vieira, a solitary knight named Perceval wanders through a mist-shrouded forest, haunted by an unnamed sorrow that clings to him like the fog. The narrative unfolds in a dreamlike medieval setting where the protagonist’s journey is as much internal as it is physical, driven by a desperate need to understand the source of his tears. Perceval, a figure of chivalric legend, is portrayed not as a triumphant hero but as a vulnerable soul grappling with profound melancholy. As he encounters spectral figures and echoes of past battles, the film explores themes of memory, loss, and the heavy burden of unfulfilled destiny. The tone is ethereal and contemplative, blending Arthurian myth with a deeply personal, almost expressionist atmosphere. Without clear answers, Perceval’s quest becomes a meditation on grief and the search for meaning, leaving viewers to ponder whether his tears stem from a forgotten failure or an inescapable fate. This brief yet evocative work offers a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into a knight’s fragile psyche.