Curiosa vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for Curiosa). Curiosa is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2019). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Curiosa
The Message| Curiosa | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 1976 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | France | Algeria |
| Director | Lou Jeunet | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Mathilde Warnier, Noémie Merlant, Amira Casar, Niels Schneider, Benjamin Lavernhe | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
Curiosa
A passionate love story set against a backdrop of sexual freedom, loosely based on the relationship between 19th century authors Pierre Louÿs and Marie de Régnier.
The Message
In sixth-century Mecca, Prophet Muhammad receives his first revelation from God as a messenger. Three years later, he's not alone in his quest and publicly declares his prophecy. Muhammad is fought by Abu Sufian and his wife Hind, rulers of Mecca. Muhammad's followers are hunted and tortured but he continues his calling.
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