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      The Trial of Joan of Arc

      Released Feb 11, 1965 1h 5m Drama List
      100% 14 Reviews Tomatometer 57% 50+ Ratings Audience Score In 15th-century France, teen peasant Joan of Arc (Florence Carrez), who claims to be able to communicate directly with God, is put on trial on charges of heresy against the church. Throughout the proceedings, Bishop Cauchon (Jean-Claude Fourneau) relentlessly pursues his version of the truth, and presses the girl to admit that she's lied about receiving messages from a higher power. But Joan remains resolute, even as the threat of a violent public execution slowly becomes an imminent reality. Read More Read Less

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      John A Not a bad short film but Robert Bresson's cinematic vision of Joan's final moments struggles to interest (especially in comparison to Dreyer's iconic version from decades before). Florence Delay is a great choice for the titular role. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review Ann W Mesmerizing to hear Joan 's (Jeanne d'arc of Domremy) own actual words from 600 years ago. She was only 19 years old but fierce and brave. The English subtitles are easily read and it's actually better to watch the movie in this form vs being dubbed, to hear the actress speak in French. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/22 Full Review chris k A portrait so powerful that one cannot simply ignore or forget. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Liam D Robert Bresson‘s take on the final days of Joan of Arc is powerful and shocking Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/09/20 Full Review Audience Member Did the child Joan of Arc offer her eternal soul to God as a sacrifice, to be damned forever, to free the multitude of souls damned to hell which Jesus Christ could not save? Or is this blasphemy? Find out in: "JEANNETTE - The Childhood of Joan of Arc" (ages 8-16) Film/Musical (2017). French language, English subtitles. my Alternate Title: "The Death, Resurrection, and Lying Departure of the Young Joan of Arc" (1420-1428). As much Jewish as it is Christian. As much about the boy David as it is the girl Joan. As much about Israel as it is France. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member I love french arthouse movies, I love historical movies and I love musicals. But this movie is the worst movid I've seen for a long time. I would go as far and say it is the worst movie I have ever seen. Monsieur Dumont just stole 2 hours of my life which I will never get back. I am not disappointed, I am angry - the movie is so incredibly bad. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Kevin Maher Times (UK) Collated by Bresson from three contemporary court transcripts, the tense exchanges between Joan and her inquisitors provide a fascinating insight into the true nature of her primal crimes. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2022 Full Review TIME Magazine Bresson's treatment of the Trial of Joan is characteristically ascetic; but it is also quintessential history, unique and timeless, graced with a master's touch. Mar 5, 2013 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Using non-actors, there are no false dramatics. This unveils another side of the oft-filmed tale, and the state and church politics of that century. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Sean Axmaker Parallax View As much as I love Bresson's works, I'm rarely caught up in the sweep of his drama. The drama comes for me only at the conclusion - and then lingers for days after. May 4, 2012 Full Review Dan Callahan House Next Door The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) might be my favorite Robert Bresson film, and Florence Delay, who plays Joan and who went on to become a respected novelist in France, my favorite Bresson lead. Jan 9, 2012 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Suspended like the protagonist between sanctity and pride, undaunted yet utterly naked Mar 28, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 15th-century France, teen peasant Joan of Arc (Florence Carrez), who claims to be able to communicate directly with God, is put on trial on charges of heresy against the church. Throughout the proceedings, Bishop Cauchon (Jean-Claude Fourneau) relentlessly pursues his version of the truth, and presses the girl to admit that she's lied about receiving messages from a higher power. But Joan remains resolute, even as the threat of a violent public execution slowly becomes an imminent reality.
      Director
      Robert Bresson
      Screenwriter
      Robert Bresson
      Distributor
      Pathé Films
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 11, 1965, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 26, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 5m
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