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Saint Joan

1957 · 110 min

A solemn, talky historical drama that feels like a stage play, with moments of spiritual intensity and a tragic arc.

Directed by
Otto Preminger
Genres
History, Drama
Tagline
A Brilliant Triumph!
Overview
In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her with the command of the French Army, and ultimately burned her at the stake as a heretic.
How it feels
Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Faith, power, betrayal, justice
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Otto Preminger
Genres
History, Drama
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
history, drama
Directed by
Otto Preminger
Written by
Graham Greene
Starring
Jean Seberg, Richard Widmark, Richard Todd, Anton Walbrook, John Gielgud, Felix Aylmer, Archie Duncan, Harry Andrews
Music
Mischa Spoliansky
Cinematography
Georges Périnal
Runtime
110 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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