Joan of Arc
Original Title
Jeanne- Director: Bruno Dumont
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In 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, the young Joan (Lise Leplat Prudhomme) 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. Joan of Arc, also known as simply Jeanne in French, is directed by prominent French writer / filmmaker Bruno Dumont, director of the films The Life of Jesus, L'Humanité, Twentynine Palms, Flanders, Hadewijch, Outside Satan, Camille Claudel 1915, Slack Bay, and Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc previously. The screenplay is also from Bruno Dumont, based on Charles Péguy's "Joan of Arc".
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Cast & Characters
Lise Leplat Prudhomme as Jeanne d'arc
Fabrice Luchini as King of France