Joan the Maid I: The Battles

A slow, serious historical drama that asks patience, offering quiet intensity and a grounded, almost documentary-like immersion in faith and war.

Directed by

Jacques Rivette

Genres

History, Drama, War

Starring

Sandrine Bonnaire, Tatiana Moukhine, Jean-Marie Richier

Overview

Convinced only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Jeanne leaves her childhood home to plead with Charles, heir to the French throne, to allow her to guide his troops on the battlefield.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, war, power, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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