The defence The Auteur Devotee
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Joan of Arc
Drama · War · History · 2019
In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, 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 will stay true to her mission.
Movie details
Joan of Arc
2019 Drama · War · History 2h 17m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, 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 will stay true to her mission.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Joan of Arc?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bruno Dumont
Written by
Bruno Dumont
Lise Leplat Prudhomme
Jeanne
Fabrice Luchini
Roi Charles VII
J
Jean-François Causeret
Monseigneur Pierre Cauchon
A
Annick Lavieville
Madame Jacqueline
D
Daniel Dienne
Maître Thomas de Courcelles
F
Fabien Fenet
Maître Nicolas l’oiseleur
R
Robert Hanicotte
Messire Jean D’Estivet
Court is in session
Put Joan of Arc on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.