Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard of Bingen - I'm unclear if this was so brief because it was only allotted 60 minutes of running time or because real details of the live of Middle Age Abbess Hildegard of Bingen are scarce. I enjoyed the presentation though I felt I hungered for more and felt the storyline a bit disjointed more than once. Still, for major media (BBC) this is a compelling look at spirituality (and heresy) and it's nice to know that women have been standing up for themselves for a since the 40's -- 1140's that is. Observant viewers will enjoy Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bouquet/Hetty Wainthropp) continued versatility. However, this one is probably of very limited appeal and even more limited availability.

Rating: 8 out of 10 Buy from Amazon.com