A Tenda Vermelha

One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. So under-rated. There is a story here. One that should be told and this mini series was such a blessing. This movie sparked a light in my daughter who at the time was just 11. She even wanted to name her future child DINAH ..it sparked a light in her to learn more...more more. A light that still shines bright for her Religious journey. This movie is and will forever be cherished in our family. We own the movie and will enjoy it for years to come. I feel it will always be something we will share for generations to come. Thank you so much for producing such an amazing movie. It truly is a blessing.

This was a favorite book of mine. I was very worried that they would screw this but it is very true to the book. No, it is not an exact retelling of the Bible. Then again, the Bible has many versions and is written word of stories passed down. This is historical fiction loosely based on the Bible and the way women lived and were treated at the time. That is really the main point of the story. That women can learn from each other and that we cannot always rely on men to do the right thing. That women are strong, resourceful and are often supporting men behind the scenes. The problem I have is that the main characters "The Good Guys" are obviously English, light skinned with English accents. The dark ones more often than not were "The Bad Guys". Also, they kept showing her in satin sheets. I doubt they had satin sheets in 1000 BC or whatever the date was.

If you are expecting a rehashing from the book of Old Jewish Fairy Tales this isn't it. This is a totally engrossing drama loosely based on the daughter of the biblical figure who was Jacobs daughter told from her perspective. I have to add it to my collection. I can't find it on DVD or Blue Ray so I'm breaking out my old VCR and waiting for it to come back on. This Movie was made for a more sophisticated taste. After watching the first night I was hooked and had to see part two. After reading the other reviews I'm a bit confused, did they think it was going to be a bible story ? I guess they hated most John Wayne movies too since they were mostly fiction too. I absolutely LOVED The Red Tent and I'm determined to own a copy.

In general I don't like historical stories because it often tells the story of warriors with no spirit, only narrating the quest of victory. But this story shows a great sense of tragedy. I really loved how it was telling the story of real people, the tragic events in a family that explain certain human behaviors, the sense of honor or respect. I found the movie conveyed a great sense of human spirit. Everything is really human, anyone would understand each character I think. The main character seemed also very real, the actress did an excellent job. I had the impression of seeing the story of a real woman, one that gets hurt, and overcomes the difficulties on her own. I didn't mind God was not mentioned, I found the focus on the people to be more relevant because it depicts how humans are. I really felt torn about the story of each character. It was so epic! Great tragedy.

It also got me more interested in biblical stories, I might read more of it because of this movie. For example, I would like to read more about the story of Joseph. This movie and the original author have the merit to draw the attention on biblical stories and characters. I didn't even know Jacob had a daughter, choosing Dinah as the narrator gives power to the story and offers us an original and great angle to view the story.

Thanks for bringing her to my attention.

I never thought I would be moved or experience the original story from any biblical story by now. Having the perspective of Dinah who is forgotten for centuries or located in the Book as a footnote is revolutionary in the first place, and the series itself does not have any mass or fuss in the narrative, very neat and simple yet absorbing. The message of forgiveness is never forgotten, and the audience can feel the warmth, spirituality, and solidarity of women of the tribe throughout the series. Rebecca Ferguson's acting is distinguished, and she is never a moment awkward portraying from a free-spirited girl to a mother who suffered many tragedies.