The Cool Lakes of Death vs The Message
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for The Cool Lakes of Death). The Cool Lakes of Death is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 1982). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Cool Lakes of Death
The Message| The Cool Lakes of Death | The Message | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1982 | 1976 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 3h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Action, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Country | Netherlands | Algeria |
| Director | Nouchka van Brakel | Moustapha Akkad |
| Main cast | Derek de Lint, Renée Soutendijk, Huub Stapel, Peter Faber, Erik van 't Wout | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi |
Synopsis
The Cool Lakes of Death
Hedwig, a young wealthy woman growing up in the straight-jacket of bourgeois morality in the Victorian era, descends into madness after years of sexual repression and tragedy.
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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