Genres: Drama, History
Languages: English, French
Year: 1963
Vote: 7.2
Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize
The Trial of Joan of Arc
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Overview
Rouen, Normandy, 1431, during the Hundred Years' War. After being captured by French soldiers from an opposing faction, Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans, is unjustly tried by an ecclesiastical court overseen by her English enemies.
Indie vibes check
A minimalist Bresson film with an independent aesthetic and low-budget production.