Joan the Maid
Part 1: Convinced that only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Joan of Arc leaves her childhood home to plead Charles, heir to the French throne, to allow her to guide his troops on the battlefield. Part 2: Joan has succeeded in lifting the siege on Orléans and Charles VII has been ordained King of France. However, she is injured in her failed attempt to take Paris, weakening her position at court. When she is finally captured and put on trial, she finds both her life and the sanctity of her body at stake.
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Joan the Maid
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 9, 1994
Runtime
5h 36m
Genres
History, War, Drama
Original Title
Jeanne la pucelle
Production Companies
France 3 Cinéma, La Sept Cinéma
Director
Jacques Rivette
Description
Part 1: Convinced that only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Joan of Arc leaves her childhood home to plead Charles, heir to the French throne, to allow her to guide his troops on the battlefield. Part 2: Joan has succeeded in lifting the siege on Orléans and Charles VII has been ordained King of France. However, she is injured in her failed attempt to take Paris, weakening her position at court. When she is finally captured and put on trial, she finds both her life and the sanctity of her body at stake.
