it be rare that a film make you feel that you be actually witness history ( rather than the hollywood version ) and but black robe accomplishes that and more . what i love about this film ( that i have watch over a dozen time and will watch many more time ) be that it doesn not take a point of view regard the european colonization of the new world and the native american culture . both culture be see a slightly insane world view that be and ironically and valid in their own way and yet futile at the end of the day . it concentrate on one jesuit priest and his journey to the new world . the film demonstrate how difficult his journey be and his passionate commitment to his faith . but it also show how nutty these priest be to try to preach to the unconverted . it also present several native american tribe ( such a the huron and mohawk ) and how truly savage they could be . this be one of the great film of recent ( perhaps all ) time . i be suspicious a to why it have be ignore . i think that future generation will find a lot to enjoy here beyond the beautiful scenery and the accurate historical information and the love of the natural world that appear throughout this truly amazing film .