Robert Bressons The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) is a stark and spiritual retelling of the martyrs final days, adapted directly from her original trial records. With Bressons minimalist style and Florence Delays restrained performance, the film becomes a haunting History & Period Drama and Religious Drama a meditation on faith, persecution, and moral conviction in medieval France.

The legendary story of Joan of Arcs trial and conviction is powerfully retold in Robert Bressons minimalist masterpiece
Working from the official transcript of the 15th century trial, Bresson shoots Joans ordeal with a serene simplicity that reveals her vulnerability and her resilient faith.

A transcendent and moving evocation of human suffering and spiritual liberation, The Trial of Joan of Arc remains a powerful exploration of religious virtue with one of cinemas most haunting and poignant finales.

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A Joan of Arcs trial reconstruction concerning her imprisonment, interrogation and final execution at the hands of the English. Filmed in a spare, low-key fashion.

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Version: : Blu-Ray (import)

Språk : French

EAN : 5035673014677

Distributor : British Film Institute

Inspelningsår : 1962

imdb-rating : 7.4

Längd : 1h 4m