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Joan the Maid: The Prisons

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After a series of victories, Joan is captured and imprisoned.

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Lawrence Van Gelder New York Times Austere and handsome, propelled by an unadorned but magnetic performance by Sandrine Bonnaire. Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Keith Uhlich The Hollywood Reporter Trying to describe the profound effect of [the film] is akin to concretely clarifying the potency and the impact of Henry James' prose. It can't be done; you just know when you're in it and when you're with it. Aug 1, 2019 Full Review Widgett Walls Needcoffee.com For those who are into French history...knock yourselves out--this set is good enough to rent at least. But as a film, it falls short and the presentation can't buoy it up. Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An original political response to Joan's plight. Rated: A Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion A sublime corporeality informs Bonnaire's portrayal. Jul 15, 2020 Full Review Beatrice Loayza Hyperallergic A film that unites pain and pleasure in its demand for sustained attention. Feb 27, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Korben D This version of Joan of Arc might check all the historical boxes, but wow — it’s seriously the most boring version you’ll ever see. The actors deliver their lines like they're reading from a textbook, and there’s just no passion behind it. It drags on way too long, and by the end, you’re more focused on the clock than the story. It could have been a powerful, emotional film, but instead it feels more like a history lesson you didn’t ask for. Definitely had potential, just needed way more spark. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Audience Member J nn.njnMH non hot re. Try dog u. mmnnhhhll j bu ivgj u yjrm. Fvv. duh . C l gycd. h. XV f n n.nnk. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Wow, an epic Rivette which some of the most stunning decorations which were shot such detail and imagination as to beget the question of how one should frame something so elegant. It feels so different from the epics of Ridley Scott and even the old Hollywood films but wow. I really liked how biographical it was, being lenient on the asceticism and on questions of faith and instead focuses more on the real politik of the factions and the way each character is more of a pawn than anything else, all part of a selfish struggle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member the second part of rivette's epic was much like the first; a comprehendable historically accurate retelling of joan of arc. i actually learned quite a bit from this film so in terms of a history lesson, it was very entertaining. this was also technically a good film and bonnaire was excellent Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member GRRRR...............!!! EVEN THE SECOND ONE!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jacques Rivette

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Synopsis After a series of victories, Joan is captured and imprisoned.
Director
Jacques Rivette
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2019
Runtime
1h 55m
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