I saw the film on TV, quite by chance. I found the film gripping: the story, the atmosphere and the historical detail.
I have no religious interest, but it made me curious to find out more about 'pope Joan'. The film is a work of fiction based on a legend, with very little factual basis.
Nevertheless, one could really get a sense of life in those times (9th century Europe). Poverty, illiteracy, corruption. The place of women. The violence, that life was worth very little.
Sadly, I think much of the world is just like that today, so perhaps it is a little window on humanity.
I have no religious interest, but it made me curious to find out more about 'pope Joan'. The film is a work of fiction based on a legend, with very little factual basis.
Nevertheless, one could really get a sense of life in those times (9th century Europe). Poverty, illiteracy, corruption. The place of women. The violence, that life was worth very little.
Sadly, I think much of the world is just like that today, so perhaps it is a little window on humanity.