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The Trial of Joan of Arc (1963)

The Trial of Joan of Arc (1963)

Drama History
Release Date: 1963, February 13
Directors: Robert Bresson
Countries: France
Production: Agnès Delahaie Productions
Cast: Florence Delay, Roger Honorat, Jean Gillibert, Jean-Claude Fourneau, Marc Jacquier, Michel Herubel, André Régnier, Arthur Le Bau, Marcel Darbaud, Philippe Dreux, Paul-Robert Mimet

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.

Keywords:

based on true story political corruption 15th century religious fundamentalism trial witch hunt warrior woman historical figure young woman martyrdom medieval france hundred years' war joan of arc jeanne d'arc medieval history french court