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Virtual Macedonia Bookstore - Artemisia
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Manufacturer: Miramax
Starring: Valentina Cervi, Michel Serrault, Miki Manojlovic, Luca Zingaretti, Emmanuelle Devos
Directed By: Agnès Merlet
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788832048
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 0788832042
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2001-12-18
Running Time: 96
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: 1998-05-08
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Summary: Not the real story of Artemisia, really bad research
Comment: This movie may have some value is you look at this purely as a work fiction, without of documenting how her life may have been .Of course, artists can take certain liberties in the portrayal of their subjects, this movie is not a documentary.But the director claimed it was Artemisia's true story. No, it is not:it is a movie about a young female painter and her sexual initiation. The fact that their names are those of historical persons, doesn't make the story close to Artemisia Gentileschi's real experiences. And I know this movie was first advertised as showing the true story, which shows how sloppy the research must have been. I think the director knew that Artemisia, after the rape wanted Tassi to marry her. And this fact got the basis for the entire story.
How it was in reality? She was rapped, and as not being a virgin anymore, she wouldn't be able to find a husband. Those days a woman who was raped was considered loose, and if not married, her life wasn't easy. So, the rape victims got married to the rapists, from fear of society. Her case, her wish and fear is not unusual in this regard. In he promised her marriage, but didn't keep his promise. There was rape trial, but of course Tassi got a better treatment,as being a man.He could testify without being tortured. She testified under torture, and if anyone reads the trial transcripts (I did) will see is was rape. She screamed in one point, "this is the ring you promised me!" when the thumb screws were applied. But this doesn't mean she was really in love with him. Cultural history can be very complex, specially when gender issues are involved. What today seems as logical, was not so obvious than: rape victims got blamed for the crime, as being the accomplice, the seducer. As said before, a rape victim would have trouble to find husband. This is the story said in brief. In the movie her story is distorted beyond recognition.
As for me: I am not an Artemisia expert, but I did research on her as an undergraduate student, as many did. She is an icon, and many students or scholars are every interested in her. Historians, art historians, cultural historians, gender and women studies people, students or experts, she is a very attractive subject of interest and research.Her true life story is amazing.There is a lot of information about her accessible to serious seeker. (Hey, if I was able to read the transaltion of the rape trial transcripts, I doubt the director of the movie would have trouble to finding them either). This movie cheapens her achievements, she was quite an exception already when young.So, I really disliked the movie, those are my reasons.
If you look for a movie about artist's life,a fictionalized account from which you can learn something about how his/her life was, this is not a movie for this purpose. Yes the costumes are gorgeous, acting three stars, good camera work, but this it is. Unless you like a nice movie about a girl's sexual relationship, this can be enjoyable. But if you wan to see a more satisfying movie about a painter, not the main character though, with even more beautiful pictures (they look like paintings by Dutch Masters), better acting, I recommend The Girl with the Pearl Earring. This is fiction, but never pretended to be a true story.
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Summary: Pornograpic and not suitable for class viewing
Comment: 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!
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Summary: "More Earth, Less Sky" ~ Lessons In Perspective
Comment: 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 with the lovely Valentina Cervi in the role of the immensely talented painter Artemisia. The task of finding an appreciative audience for this film falls predominately on Valentina's shoulders. As she battles against the limitations placed on 17th century women by society at large one must be able to relate to the interior angst and anger of the highly artistic and emotional Artemisia if one is going to stay focused on the storyline. In my opinion Valentina did a superb job displaying her feelings and frustrations non-verbally through her expressive and angelic face and bottomless, unfathomable eyes. If you like her performance you'll enjoy the film, if you don't then it's time to move on.
`Artimisia' is a bit uneven here and there and probably too slow for some. However the scenes and dialogue between Artimisia and her art teacher and love interest Agostino Tassi (Miki Manojlovic) are beautifully done and make it well worth watching.
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Summary: Bummer.
Comment: 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 by making her into a seductress instead of a victim.
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Summary: As a story and movie, it's...okay
Comment: 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 information yourself before/after or instead of watching the movie. This film borders on pornography and to some viewers I'm sure it will be pornography. Even I'm not sure. So this will be offensive to some and definitely not for children. If anyone is interested in learning more about her, I personally would not recommend this movie. Read a book about her or check out a biography of her here on the internet.
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Editorial Reviews:
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A widely acclaimed critical favorite honored with a Golden Globe nomination as Best Foreign Language Film, ARTEMISIA is the highly provocative true story of a young woman whose bold pursuit of artistic freedom and physical desire threatened the elite powers of her time! Artemisia Gentileschi, the beautiful and talented daughter of one of Italy's greatest painters, is forbiden to fully pursue her own passion for painting. When she convinces a renowned and unconventional artist to tutor her, however, he not only liberates her in the world of art, but initiates her into the treacherous world of sex and love! Following the controversy of a theatrical release that saw the original NC-17 rating overturned on appeal, Miramax Films is proud to present this important and powerful motion picture complete and unedited!
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