The Message vs The Princess of Montpensier
The Message has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.4/10 for The Princess of Montpensier). The Princess of Montpensier is the shorter watch at 2h 19m compared with 3h 26m. The Message is the older of the two (1976 against 2010). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Message
The Princess of Montpensier| The Message | The Princess of Montpensier | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 1976 | 2010 |
| Length | 3h 26m | 2h 19m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History, Romance |
| Country | Algeria | France |
| Director | Moustapha Akkad | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Main cast | Damien Thomas, Martin Benson, Abdallah Ghaith, Ali Ahmed Salem, Mohamed El Arabi | Philippe Magnan, Florence Thomassin, Raphaël Personnaz, Joséphine de la Baume, Lambert Wilson |
Synopsis
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.
The Princess of Montpensier
Set in the high courts of 16th Century France, where the wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants are raging. Marie de Mézières, a beautiful young aristocrat, is in love with Henri de Guise, but her hand in marriage is promised to the Prince of Montpensier.
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