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1991 · 101 min · R

Black Robe

Directed by Bruce Beresford · Adventure, Drama, History

Black Robe (1991) is a Adventure film, directed by Bruce Beresford set in Quebec during the early modern era, in winter. It runs 101 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion and fate & destiny run throughout.

Composer
Georges Delerue
Cinematography
Peter James
Cast
Lothaire BluteauSandrine HoltAugust SchellenbergTantoo CardinalLawrence BayneAden YoungBilly Two RiversWesley Côté

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Quebec
Setting
Wilderness
When
Early Modern
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / ReligionFate & Destiny
Tone
BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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