The historical accuracy of this film appears to be good, and there is no doubt that the cinematography and costumes are absolutely beautiful. Québec, Canada is, indeed, a region that is beyond belief in it's scenery.
The performances by Lothaire Bluteau as Father Laforgue, the man who is to bring religion to the savages; and August Schellenberg were superb. The clash of civilizations is an interesting concept, and I always am amazed by those who think theirs is better. At last count, there were over 3,000 gods in history. Why does one think theirs is superior to anyone else's? The only criticism I have of the film is the absolutely inordinate amount of time spent doing nothing. Just seeing Father Laforgue walk around reading his breviary is an indication that time could have been cut.
The performances by Lothaire Bluteau as Father Laforgue, the man who is to bring religion to the savages; and August Schellenberg were superb. The clash of civilizations is an interesting concept, and I always am amazed by those who think theirs is better. At last count, there were over 3,000 gods in history. Why does one think theirs is superior to anyone else's? The only criticism I have of the film is the absolutely inordinate amount of time spent doing nothing. Just seeing Father Laforgue walk around reading his breviary is an indication that time could have been cut.