Black Robe

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From acclaimed director Bruce Beresford ( Driving Miss Daisy , Tender Mercies ) and adapted by screenwriter Brian Moore from his novel of the same name, Black Robe is “amazing an adventure film that is as intelligent as it is enthralling” ( US )! French Jesuit missionary Father Laforgue travels to the magnificently austere Canadian wilderness to save the souls of a “savage and godless” peoplethe native tribes of the Huron and Algonquin. But the natives, who have their own spiritual value system that differs drastically from Christianity, are immediately suspicious, resentful and openly hostile toward the intrusive “Black Robe.” And when Laforgue hires a reluctant group of Algonquin to escort him on a harrowing 1500-mile journey up the broad and sinuous St. Lawrence River, a devastating chain of events not only causes him to question his deeply held beliefs but also forever changes the course of history for the natives’ way of life.
Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 15833
Director ‏ : ‎ Bruce Beresford
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC, Letterboxed
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 41 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ February 19, 2004
Actors ‏ : ‎ Lothaire Bluteau, Aden Young, Sandrine Holt, August Schellenberg, Tantoo Cardinal
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish, French
Producers ‏ : ‎ Robert Lantos, Stephane Reichel, Eric Norlen, Sue Milliken
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Lionsgate Home Entertainment
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1573623903
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

“Black Robe: A Harrowing Tale of Colonialism and Cultural Clashes”

In the 1991 film “Black Robe,” directed by Bruce Beresford, viewers are taken on a journey through the rugged wilderness of 17th-century North America as French Jesuit priests attempt to evangelize the indigenous Huron people. The film explores the complexity of cultural clashes, the brutality of colonialism, and the resilience of the human spirit.

The black robe worn by the Jesuit priests serves as a symbol of their mission to bring Christianity to the native peoples, but it also becomes a barrier between them and the Huron. As the priests struggle to navigate the unfamiliar terrain and communicate with the indigenous people, they are met with suspicion, hostility, and ultimately violence.

The film does not shy away from depicting the harsh realities of colonialism, including the exploitation of native peoples, the destruction of their way of life, and the devastating impact of disease brought by European settlers. Through the eyes of Father LaForgue, played by Lothaire Bluteau, viewers are forced to confront the moral ambiguity of missionary work and the ethical dilemmas faced by those who seek to impose their beliefs on others.

“Black Robe” is a powerful and thought-provoking film that challenges viewers to confront the dark legacy of colonialism and the enduring legacy of cultural imperialism. It serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures, and the consequences of failing to do so.
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