The show, which stars jenny powers, is directed by sheryl kaller and features music by michele brourman, lyrics by amanda mcbroom and a script by. At a time when europeans are bemused by our naivete about dalliance in high places, this is, i suppose, the film we should study. In 16th century venice, courtesans enjoy unique privileges. The movie starred catherine mccormack as veronica franco and was directed by marshall. Movie poster dangerous beauty original movie poster onesheet 1997 naomi watts and jacqueline bisset. The movie starred catherine mccormack as veronica franco and was directed by marshall herskovitz.
It was cowritten by brie herself, but what is horse girl based. This is a period piece that evokes the grand family epics of old hollywood, most specifically george stevens 1956 film giant. In the late 1500s, as mistresses to venices important men, women lived a regal lifestyle, and were encouraged to read and study at a time when such education was forbidden for most woman. The veronica franco depicted in the film was a real person. I have read the book this movie is based upon, the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal and the movie departs from the facts of veronica francos life in a significant way, mainly that veronica was married when she chose to become a courtesan and.
The film dangerous beauty is about veronica franco, a venetian courtesan who lived from 15461591. I confess i became a courtesan, traded yearning for power, welcomed many rather than be owned by one. The movie is about a sociallyawkward woman named sarah who begins having strange visions and experiences that confuse her reality. Catherine mccormack plays veronica franco who, under the knowing tutelage of her mother jaqueline bisset, becomes a courtesan to the rich and powerful. The film dangerous beauty is about veronica franco, a venetian courtesan who. When veronica franco comes of age, she cannot marry marco venier, whom she loves, because she is well born but penniless. Gemma emily blunt yes, i know shes not a readhead in this.
However, with a new movie version of the invisible man hitting theaters on feb. It plus other books on my currentlyreading list, have got me thinking about womens roles. Nicely presented and beautifully filmed the cinematography by bojan bazelli is exquisite, herskovitzs film which is based on a true story and adapted from margaret rosenthals novel by screenwriter jeannine dominy succinctly points up the moral hypocrisy that has always existed within any given culture or society, and which will continue to exist so long as there are social institutions and structures to support them. The film, also released as a destiny of her own in some regions, was retitled the honest courtesan for video release in the united kingdom and europe in 1999. Totally based on the movie dangerous beauty, which is based on a book about the famous venetian courtesan veronica franco. Now, a new musical inspired by the movie and the book is opening at the pasadena playhouse on sunday. Dangerous beauty 1998 strays at times too wide off the path its on in search of interesting material and thus becomes slightly anecdotal, but its story is a journey worth taking with an actress capably expressing a range and depth of feelings lamentably absent from most current womens roles. Dangerous beauty, the new musical about a canny venetian courtesan based on the 1998 movie of the same title, sets out to seduce its audience with visual opulence. Like george stevens oscar winner, mudbound is based on a novel and concerns itself with two families living uneasily on the same land. The film is based on a true story as detailed in the book called the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal the story is set in venice during the 16th century a time when venice was in its prime. I first became aware of veronica francos story after becoming a call girl myself, through the movie dangerous beauty based on margaret rosenthals book the honest courtesan.
Dangerous beauty, 1998 biographical drama film based on. The story of 17th century venetian courtesan veronica franco, and the love of her life, marco venier. After sending his army to besiege another kings want to read. Marshall herskovitz directed this look at life in 16thcentury venice, based on margaret rosenthals 1994 book the honest courtesan. Many of the witty remarks and social commentary come directly from 16th century documents. In the most dangerous beauty, michael paterniti tells the story of the illustrious medical book pernkopfs anatomy and the effect it had on david williams, a 58yearold professor. Pernkopfts anatomy is a book that harbors and reveals the most beautiful secrets of the human body. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Posts about favorite obscure movies written by seattlerobin. Listen to the complete dangerous beauty book series. Dangerous beauty 1998 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Braveheart mel gibsons richly detailed academy awardwinning saga of fierce combat tender love and the will to risk it all for freedom.
In 1998, the film dangerous beauty was based on this book. Dominys story reached the big screen in dangerous beauty, a 1998 new regencywarner bros. Dangerous beauty is a 1998 film based on the book the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal. Dangerous beauty 1998 ending spoiler movie mistakes. Dangerous beauty, 1998 biographical drama film based on the nonfiction book the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal. I have read the book this movie is based upon, the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal and the movie departs from the facts of veronica francos life in a significant way, mainly that veronica was married when she chose to. Just watched dangerous beauty, the 98 movie based on this book. Its a biographical piece about the life of veronica franco played by catherine mccormack, who turns in an exquisite performance, who was a courtesan and poet in 16th century venice. The costumes by soyon an are like a renaissance picture book sprung to life and the scenic design by tom buderwitz transports our imaginations to the festive 16th century heart of the italian city. Based on the nonfiction book the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal. The film is loosely based on the book the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal. I confess i had a mother who taught me a different way of life, one i resisted at first but learned to embrace.
Not the request every mother would address to a prostitute, but dangerous beauty makes a persuasive case for the life of a courtesan in 16th century venice. Dangerous beauty audiobooks listen to the full series. By the time the end credits roll, though, dangerous beauty has become as trite and bythebook as its title. In dangerous beauty, some gifted but madly misguided filmmakers try to transport us back to the age of the great courtesans of 16th century venice especially the most famous of them all. I have read the book this movie is based upon, the honest courtesan by. This film was released in 1998 but is actually timeless in its content and message.
Catherine mccormack in dangerous beauty 1998 catherine mccormack and rufus sewell in dangerous beauty 1998 catherine mccormack. Veronica was a famous poetess, and jailed and tried as a witch during the inquisition, because the courtesans were thought to have caused the plague that befell venice. This movie was ripped from a custommade dvd, originally vhs transfer. Now, a new musical inspired by the movie and the book is opening at the pasadena playhouse on. Catherine mccormack portrayed veronica franco in the 1998. Its a decent albeit slow in places film, based on the the book, the honest. So, they may snark me here, too, when i try to analyze the costumes. Dangerous beauty 1998 full movie video dailymotion. In an emotionally charged performance gibson is william wallace a bold scotsman who uses the steel of his sword and the fire of his intellect to rally his countrymen to liberation from the english occupation of scotland. Dangerous beauty is a 1998 american biographical drama film directed by marshall herskovitz and starring catherine mccormack, rufus sewell, and oliver platt. Based on the nonfiction book the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal, the film is about veronica franco, a courtesan in sixteenthcentury venice who becomes a hero to her city, but later becomes the target of an inquisition by the church for witchcraft. We tried to podcast about this movie, but trystan and sarah couldnt get through the shlock. Dangerous beauty is a 1998 american biographical drama film directed by marshall herskovitz and. Dangerous beauty, while making certain assumptions and taking some literary license, was a talented translation of rosenthals careful research into a captivating film.
Dangerous beauty, based on the margaret rosenthal book the honest courtesan itself based on the real life adventures of veronica franco 15461591, an actual venetian courtesan is an entertaining, albeit adultoriented, romantic drama. Based on the nonfiction novel the honest courtesan by margaret rosenthal, dangerous beauty concerns the story of veronica franco, a real life 16th century historical figure in venice at its prime as a vibrant hive of renaissance thinking and wanton debauchery amidst political power. As i have said before, i believe that christian authors should be involved in the creation of movies based on their books. Dangerous beauty is book one in the brand new series, dangerous beauty by j. Dangerous beauty 1998 directed by marshall herskovitz. Its based on the true story of veronica franco, a wellborn venetian beauty. Treacherous beauty a dangerous beauty novel read full ebook. Cite your film online video in american psychological association 6th edition format for free. Francos life was recorded in the 1992 book the honest courtesan, by us author margaret f. The data is only saved locally on your computer and never transferred to us.
The movie is loosely based on the honest courtesan univ. Dangerous beauty, veronica franco, courtesan, venice, renaissance, italy. I confess that as a young girl i loved a man who would not marry me for want of a dowry. Jobs conditions of use privacy policy interestbased ads. The life you lead, the freedom you havewill you deny my daughters the same chance. If you havent read this book, go read it, its great. Dangerous beauty, directed by marshall herskovitz from jeannine dominys screenplay adaptation of margaret rosenthals biography the honest courtesan, looks like several million dollars. Writer jeannine dominy on the story behind the story of. The sensuous true story of the woman who defied convention in 16thcentury venice comes to the screen in the ravishing dangerous beauty.
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