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Kaamelott: Premier Volet

Kaamelott: Premier Volet is a French comedy-drama fantasy film written, directed, produced by, and starring Alexandre Astier.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaamelott: Premier Volet is a French comedy-drama fantasy film written, directed, produced by, and starring Alexandre Astier. Released in 2021, it is the first film in a planned trilogy and continues the story of Astier’s television series Kaamelott.

Background

The film continues the story of Kaamelott, a French television series created by Alexandre Astier. It was developed as the first part of a planned trilogy intended to conclude the series’ story.

Premise

The plot centers on Lancelot’s rule over Logres and Arthur Pendragon’s return from exile to oppose him. The film presents a fantasy-adventure version of Arthurian legend with comic elements.

Production and release

Alexandre Astier is credited as the film’s writer, director, producer, and lead actor. The film premiered in French cinemas on 21 July 2021 and runs about two hours.

Reception and franchise context

The film is positioned as the theatrical continuation of the Kaamelott franchise. It was followed by later entries in the planned film continuation, including Kaamelott: Deuxième Volet, partie 1 in 2025.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to the television series Kaamelott.
  • Alexandre Astier wrote, directed, produced, and stars in the film.
  • The film was released in France on 21 July 2021.
  • It is the first installment of a planned trilogy.
  • The story follows Arthur’s return as Lancelot rules Logres.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers as part of international French-language cinema and was distributed or made available through global platforms, but it does not appear to have a specific Canada-only significance in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kaamelott: Premier Volet?
It is a 2021 French film by Alexandre Astier and the first movie in the cinematic continuation of Kaamelott.
Is it related to the Kaamelott TV series?
Yes. It continues the story of the television series Kaamelott, which was also created by Alexandre Astier.
When was it released?
It was released in France on 21 July 2021.
What genre is the film?
It is generally described as an adventure, comedy, and fantasy film.
Who directed it?
Alexandre Astier directed the film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaamelott:_The_First_Chapter
    Supports: English title, French title, genre, creator credits, release date, and trilogy context.
  2. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=248191.html
    Supports: French title, release date, runtime, genre, director/writer credit, and plot synopsis.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kaamelott_premier_volet
    Supports: Genre, original language, runtime, and synopsis.
  4. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaamelott
    Supports: Connection to the television series and the planned film trilogy.