Review of Artemisia (1997) by Frank J — 29 Oct 2007

Somehow I'm attracted to movies about painters...

This review of Artemisia (1997) was written by Frank J on 29 Oct 2007.

Artemisia has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rebecca B (442) on 28 Mar 2010

Although parts of this movie made me feel uncomfortable, I felt the main point of the movie showed a young woman breaking society's mold…

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By Bekah P (2) on 06 Jan 2012

Alright film, although extremely inacurate…

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By Keiko N (133) on 30 Aug 2007

It has little to do with history, but is an interesting movie nonetheless…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 06 Jun 2010

Found a Tartan VHS version at Oxfam for 99p. The script wasn't really well written…

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By David Noh (869) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 05 Dec 2006

It's been richly photographed and designed, but soon degenerates into a typical flesh-and-sin charade…

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By Delphine D (16) on 18 Oct 2007

Yes, this movie is historically inaccurate. Fact…

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By Joseph S (1,124) on 30 Jun 2007

I have to wonder how much of this is true. I think very little…

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For what it is, essentially a steamy and well-made period-piece, 'Artemisia' plays fairly effectively…

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By Cj C (605) on 04 Jun 2006

[b][u]Sexy. Defiant. Provocative…

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By James C (2,975) on 29 Nov 2007

Yes, I know this movie is historically inaccurate, but that doesn't change the fact that this is still a wonderful and intensely erotic film…

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