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Saint Joan (also called Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan) is a 1957 historical drama film adapted from the 1923 George Bernard Shaw play of the same title about the life of Joan of Arc. The restructured screenplay by Graham Greene , directed by Otto Preminger , begins with the play's last scene, which then becomes the springboard for a long flashback, from which the main story is told.
Saint Joan: Directed by Otto Preminger. With Jean Seberg, Richard Widmark, Richard Todd, Anton Walbrook. In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the seventeen-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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Otto Preminger
- 1957-05-08
The black and white title sequence is full of pattern and movement in space, producing a strong visceral sensation as well as a sense of the ethereal. Taking his cue from Joan hearing the voices of saints in the moments after church bells have stopped ringing, Saul opened with bell clappers swinging back and forth. Saul explained:
Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc [ʒan daʁk]; Middle French: Jehanne Darc [ʒəˈãnə ˈdark]; c. 1412 – 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. Claiming to be acting under divine guidance, she became a military leader who transcended gender roles and gained recognition as a savior of France.
May 29, 2020 · Joan of Arc: Directed by Bruno Dumont. With Lise Leplat Prudhomme, Annick Lavieville, Justine Herbez, Benoît Robail. In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne.
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- Drama, History, War
- Bruno Dumont
- 2020-05-29
Apr 26, 2023 · Although it may not be the most historically accurate depiction of Joan’s life, “Saint Joan” is a fascinating and intriguing movie that is worth seeing. 15. Joan of Arc: The Virgin Warrior (2015) This movie sees Joan (1412-1431), as a little girl who experiences voices ten years before her death.
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Jan 25, 2017 · Saint Joan (1957) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #SaintJoanAn all-star cast including Jean Seberg, Richard Widmark and John Gielgud brings George Bernard Shaw’s ...
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