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.
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.
The film explores the timeless conflict between an individual's unshakeable spiritual conviction and the rigid, politically motivated power structures of established religious and secular authority, without explicitly promoting a modern left or right political ideology.
The movie features a traditional, all-white cast, consistent with its historical setting and the era of its production, without any intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative, while depicting a female protagonist challenging established male authority, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate modern DEI themes as a central element.
The film affirms Joan's profound personal faith and her direct connection to God, portraying her as a virtuous and divinely guided figure. While it critiques the institutional Church for its rigidity, political motivations, and ultimate condemnation of Joan, the narrative positions the audience to sympathize with Joan's spiritual conviction, highlighting human failings within the institution rather than the faith itself.
Otto Preminger's 'Saint Joan' is a historical drama centered on Joan of Arc's life, trial, and execution. The film does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on religious conviction, political conflict, and gender roles of the period.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1957 film "Saint Joan" adapts the historical account of Joan of Arc and George Bernard Shaw's play. All major characters, including Joan herself and the historical figures surrounding her, maintain their historically established genders in the film's portrayal.
The film 'Saint Joan' (1957) is based on the historical figure Joan of Arc and George Bernard Shaw's play. Joan of Arc was historically a white French woman, and she is portrayed by a white actress, Jean Seberg, in the film. No major character's race deviates from their historical or canonical depiction.
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