Movie No. 79 (2013): PROCES DE JEANNE D'ARC
The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962)
Director: Robert Bresson
Cast: Florence Delay
In French, with English subtitles
The movie, as the title suggests, is about the trial of Joan of Arc. It assumes that the audience has background knowledge about this piece in history. The reconstruction of the trial, imprisonment, and her being burned at the stake are based entirely on the transcripts of the trial that (really) took place.
Director: Robert Bresson
Cast: Florence Delay
In French, with English subtitles
The movie, as the title suggests, is about the trial of Joan of Arc. It assumes that the audience has background knowledge about this piece in history. The reconstruction of the trial, imprisonment, and her being burned at the stake are based entirely on the transcripts of the trial that (really) took place.
This film gives a lasting impression. I'm not sure if I will watch it again because by simply recalling the reconstruction with the juxtaposed texts of the trial can be more rewarding that repeat viewing. The low-key approach to film-making works wonder in the movie.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: April 7, 2013
Comments