The Trial of Joan of Arc (UK) ( Procès de Jeanne d'Arc )

The Trial of Joan of Arc (UK) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Procès de Jeanne d'Arc
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
61 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1962 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Robert Bresson

Written By:
Robert Bresson

Actors:
Florence Delay ..... Jeanne d'Arc
Jean-Claude Fourneau ..... Bishop Cauchon
Roger Honorat ..... Jean Beaupere
Marc Jacquier ..... Jean Lemaitre
Jean Gillibert ..... Jean de Chatillon
Michel Herubel ..... Isambert de la Pierre - French Monk
André Régnier ..... D'Estivet
Arthur Le Bau ..... Jean Massieu
Marcel Darbaud ..... Nicolas de Houppeville
Philippe Dreux ..... Martin Ladvenu - French Monk
Paul-Robert Mimet ..... Guillaume Erard
Gérard Zingg ..... Jean-Lohier
Yves Le Prince ..... Pierre Morice (uncredited)
André Maurice ..... Tiphaine (uncredited)
Donald O'Brien ..... English Priest (uncredited)
E.R. Pratt ..... Warwick (uncredited)
Harry Sommers ..... Bishop of Winchester (uncredited)
Michael Williams ..... Englishman (uncredited)

Synopsis:

Characteristically breaking with tradition, director Robert Bresson presents a realistic, unique view of the life and death of Joan of Arc. Using a script based on the actual transcript notes taken during her trial, Bresson focuses on the psychological and physical torture that Joan had to endure, showing how these techniques were used to break her resolve and cause her to eventually recant her faith.

With impeccable historical accuracy Bresson re-creates the story of the peasant girl who, after leading an unsuccessful revolt against the government, was brought to trial, convicted of heresy, and burned as a witch. However, Bresson shows Joan (Florence Carrez) as a woman more sophisticated and calculating and less naive than she has normally been represented. His Joan, while more real, is no less heroic than the traditional Joan. This unusual approach is characteristic of this unique director who defies classification as either a traditional or "new wave" filmmaker while being highly respected for pursuing his own individual style and vision. Robert Bresson has been called a poet and philosopher with a camera, preoccupied with the idea of predestination and spiritual grace.

In Proces de Jeanne d'Arc, as with all of his films, Bresson imprints his own personal signature. The film is tightly constructed and stripped to the bare essence of the material. Bresson has made only a handful of feature films, yet he is one of the most discussed and revered figures in cinema, creative, original and unique.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 24 November, 2009.

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