Based on a true story, this lush period drama tells the story of a remarkable young woman. In a time when few careers were open to women, she used her beauty and intelligence to rise to a position of considerable influence in Venetian society. Although her love-life was frustrated by politics, the wives of her many lovers had her charged with witchcraft.
111 minutes, No persons under 16 (Sex, Nudity)
Drama
Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Jacqueline Bisset
Director
Marshall Herskovitz
Screenplay
Jeannine Dominy, based on The Honest Courtesan by Margaret Rosenthal
Music
George Fenton
Sound formats
Dolby Digital, DTS
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
1998
Produced by
Bedford Falls, New Regency Pictures
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
The MoviesiteIan Douglas
13
Cape ArgusJeremy Lawrence
15
Cape TimesJulia Landau
5
Sunday TimesBarry Ronge
15
RapportPaul Boekkooi
12
TV3 ScreenplayBarry Ronge
14
International Media
eye Weekly (Canada)Malene Arpe
5
Box Office (USA)Kim Williamson
10
Rough Cuth (USA)Gary Susman
9
Film Review (UK)Lórien Haynes
5
Internet (IMDB)377 Netizens
15
Average .. 54%
11
Visitor Ratings
Vinoti Schipper
16
Jarques Cloete
18
Blaise Quinton
16
Enrique Lopez Campos
20
Karin O'Donnell
20
Juan Pablo Salazar Vega
19
Jason Wang
20
Tarryn Naicker
18
Rana Rayess
16
Peter Kri
20
Taeko Kobayashi
18
Johan Muller
20
Alisa Huang
20
Kristina Baruskin
20
Ashley van Deijl
20
Lily Lyn
16
James Baillieu
20
Sherry Rhodes
20
Shan Mukerjee
20
Billy Maritz
16
Anu Tolvanen
20
Isma Manitsa
20
Christo Becker
20
Bego Corrales
20
Melissa Patrick
20
Maurice Obeid
18
Average .. 94%
19
Visitor Comments
Meagan M. Englehart: I felt that the cinematography of the film contributed to the beauty of the period. The representation of the classes during the period brought to new light the struggles that those of the lower class endured. The choices that women were afforded during the period were few and far between.
Jarques Cloete: Riveting.
Blaise Quinton: Really beautiful. No scimping in the set and costume departments. A really superb period piece.
Enrique Lopez Campos: I loved it!
Karin O'Donnell: One of the best movies I have ever seen.
Juan Pablo Salazar Vega: It is an excellent movie with an excellent cast.
Jason Wang: I love it very much!
Tarryn Naicker: 'Lustful & tempting.' To watch a movie where a woman is in control of a man's every desire is intriguing.
Peter Kri: Like a beautiful 112 minutes long painting.... I love it.
Johan Muller: Absolutely superb! Catherine McCormacks performance was breath-taking.
Alisa Huang: I love Venice.
Ashley van Deijl: It is just so wonderful for me that someone can love another more than life itself. After this movie, I realized, there is no greater love than that of your true love.
Lily Lyn: It's good to see a woman stand up to assert her will. I realy admire the woman with courage.
Shan Mukerjee: Lush, Spectacular and Breathtaking. Not to be missed...to use all the traditional cliches...
Billy Maritz: A truly great performance by the actors, in the portrayl of that life and time. It's not just a movie but view on their life, their time, suffering, love. How far would you go for love?
Anu Tolvanen: Very good! I liked it very much!
Isma Manitsa: You can feel the power that is called love. Love that is painted with beautiful words and very intriguing realistic twist. Very impressive, Catherine!
Christo Becker: The parallels between this movie and todays society are clear. Women today are all taught to hide their passions and feelings. When they express themselves society labels them as sluts. Men still have their ''LADIES'' , whether escorts or simply plain pornography. Men still desire women with something different.
Melissa Patrick: It is the best movie I have seen in a long time. I think it deserves to stand up on the same mark as Braveheart because of Veronica's courage and honour. She was truly a heroic woman.
