Joan of Arc

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Joan of Arc

2019

2h 17m

History

Drama

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35 Reviews

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In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, the young Joan leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan of Arc will stay true to her mission.

Critics Consensus

Joan of Arc (Jeanne) definitely offers a different take on this oft-told tale, although it isn't always able to deliver absorbing drama.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Not for everyone, but those seeking a battle against the English staged in the medium of horse choreography will not be disappointed.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 28, 2020

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

I don't think I can recommend Joan of Arc to anybody...

Jun 25, 2020

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Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

AV Club

But though it has a silly sense of humor, Joan Of Arc lacks a sense of surprise-something that can't be said of other recent Dumont projects.

Rated: C+

May 21, 2020

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Kathy Fennessy

Video Librarian Magazine

If [Bruno] Dumont's feminist aims weren't clear before, Joan's resistance to doubt and intimidation makes her the most powerful figure in the film, even as that power gets turned against her.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 15, 2021

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Whatever we expect, this film isn't giving it to us.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 14, 2021

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Armond White

National Review

For Dumont, revisionist history -- and revisionist filmmaking -- is not a matter of do-over. It's about starting over and for reasons that we must heed.

Nov 20, 2020

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Audience Member

Much of this film is absurd as an historical drama. Many of the characters are wooden, with the exception of the young actress portraying Joan. Even more absurdly, I was somehow moved by Joan but I think that's as much about already being moved by the actual historiography of this remarkable 15th girl.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Challenging but brilliant sequel to Jeanette (2017). The sound is sublime, the visuals are stunning, and the delivery of lines so jarring as to really create an autocritique of itself.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Tedious, passionless, torpid pace, some baffling casting choices and amateurish acting.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Bruno Dumont

Director

Lise Leplat Prudhomme

Jeanne d'Arc

Annick Lavieville

Madame Jacqueline

Justine Herbez

Marie

Benoît Robail

Monseigneur Regnauld de Chartres

Alain Desjacques

Messire Raoul de Gaucourt

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Synopsis

In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, the young Joan leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan of Arc will stay true to her mission.

Director: Bruno Dumont
Producer: Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb, Muriel Merlin
Screenwriter: Bruno Dumont
Production Co: 3B Productions, Pictanovo
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 17, 2020
Runtime: 2h 17m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)