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1991
Black Robe is a 1991 historical drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, adapted by Brian Moore from his 1985 novel of the same name. Set in the 17th century, it depicts the adventures of a Jesuit missionary tasked with founding a mission in New France. To do so, he must traverse 2,400 km of harsh wilderness with the help of a group of Algonquins, facing danger from both the unfamiliar environment and rival tribes.…
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Certain films are destined for greatness from conception, judged by the potency of their theme, the calibre of talent involved, and the ultimate quality of the cinematic achievement. Yet, through a cruel twist of fate, often mere poor timing, they recede into obscurity, overshadowed by louder, more palatable contemporaries. A prime exemplar of this phenomenon is the 1991 period adventure *Black Robe*, a film of unfl…More
