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St. Joan has been portrayed in movies by actresses ranging from Renée Jeanne Falconetti (The Passion of Joan of Arc), Ingrid Bergman, Jean Seberg, Milla Jovovich, and Leelee Sobieski.
Bruno Dumont's “Joan of Arc” is a tiny, timely minimalist gem, taking on the monumental paradoxes of wars waged in the name of God and institutions headed by men used to crush and burn women.
Writer-director Mitzi Peirone (Braid) spoke to Bleeding Cool about her action thriller in Quiver's Saint Claire, Bella Thorne & more.
I suspect Joan of Arc will continue to be the focal point of artists for generations to come but most will pale in comparison to William Shakespeare, Mark Twain and St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Joan of Arc was tried for heresy and witchcraft and burned at the stake after leading the French to several victories over the English during the Hundred Years War, notably in Orleans, south of Paris.
No, what should actually jump out at you is that he just defined Joan of Arc, a famous MILITARY LEADER, as “sweet” and “harmless.” In fact, had Joan of Arc been harmless, she would have been ...
That is why the story of Joan of Arc resonates, why people all over the world are still drawn to her, and why her memory, if not her birthday, deserves to be celebrated on Jan. 6.
Greig selected music dating from Joan of Arc’s lifetime (1412-1430), some of which she may have known. The resulting score is sung live by the Consort in synchronization with screenings of the film.
The status of Joan of Arc as one of history's most enduring figures, earning a spot as a patron saint of France in 1922, has for centuries been poured over, particularly her role in the acceptance ...
New York artist Jo Lampert just landed her first major role: Joan in David Byrne's new rock opera based on Joan of Arc. With her androgynous appearance and bluesy voice, Lampert seems like a good fit.