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Artemisia
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5024165843970
Format: PAL
Languages: French (Original Language), Analog
Number Of Discs: 1
Theatrical Release Date: May 08, 1998
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Rating:  - Pornograpic and not suitable for class viewing
I have done extensive research for years concerning Artemisia Gentileschi, and I am always looking for new material to share with my college students when I teach the Baroque period and the lack of women visible during that time. I previewed the DVD when it was promptly received, and I found it totally unsuitable for college viewing; I might have even lost my job! The film was well done, the costumes were gorgeous, and the nudes were attractive!
Rating:  - "More Earth, Less Sky" ~ Lessons In Perspective
The '98 French film `Artemisia' fluctuates back and forth between artsy, romantic, decadent, eloquent and profound. According to a large number of reviews preceding mine the film is greatly lacking in historical content and since I know nothing about this real life figure from the 17th century other than what is portrayed in this film I will not attempt to contradict their opinion. I will simply confine my comments to the film itself.
`Artemisia' is a dreamy, insightful period piece ... Read More
Rating: - Bummer.
I've been doing a lot of research about the artist Artemisia Gentileschi, and this movie really doesn't fit the historical data that we do have about this amazing artist and woman.
It's a beautiful movie, but the facts are just wrong, especially concerning her rape by her tutor, Agostino Tassi. It is unfortunate that the filmmakers chose to portray her in this light, because she was such an amazing, talented, and strong woman. This movie really dampens her strength and determination ... Read More
Rating: - As a story and movie, it's...okay
This is the story of Artemisia Gentileschi. According to the end of the movie, she was the first woman painter to be commissioned for her work. I decided to do a little research since to be honest, I haven't heard of her. I guess from the information I have found, this film is a romanticize version of her early life. In this film, she is shown to be a precocious minx who falls in love with Agostino Tassi, her mentor. What I've read, she was raped. I don't want to give too much away, you can Google ... Read More
Rating: - Personal truths and loyalties
The movie is an evocative work of art. I encourage people to read all the reviews if they want to enjoy the movie from many different points of view. I agree with many of the positive and negative comments that have been made by other reviewers, but I will limit my comments to items not previously mentioned.
The DVD cover gives the false impression that this is a love story about two young lovers, a sort of "Blue Lagoon" from the Renaissance. It is not. It is misleading.
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