Procès de Jeanne d'Arc (Trial of Joan of Arc) (1962)
Average Rating: 8.2/10
Reviews Counted: 12
Fresh: 12 | Rotten: 0
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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
Jan 1, 1962 Wide
Criterion Collection
Cast
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Florence Carrez
Joan of Arc -
Andre Maurice
Tiphaine -
Donald O'Brien
English Priest -
E.R. Pratt
Warwick -
Andre Regnier
D'Estivet -
Harry Sommers
Bishop of Winchester -
Michael Williams
Englishman -
Gerard Zingg
Jean-Lohier -
Jean Darbaud
Nicolas de Houppeville -
Philippe Dreux
Frere Martin Ladvenu -
Jean-Claude Fourneau
Bishop Cauchon -
Jean Gillibert
Jean de Chatillon -
Michel Herubel
Frere Isambart de la Pi... -
Roger Honorat
Jean Beaupere -
Marc Jacquier
Jean Lemaitre Inquisito... -
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All Critics (12) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)
Bresson's treatment of the Trial of Joan is characteristically ascetic; but it is also quintessential history, unique and timeless, graced with a master's touch.
Top CriticA new way to access and appreciate history's most remarkable adolescent visionary.
It warrants a look.
The tension generated by juxtaposing such humiliation with the serenely beautiful text (from the transcription of the trial) resolves itself in the unforgettable final image.
As much as I love Bresson's works, I'm rarely caught up in the sweep of his drama. The drama comes for me only at the conclusion - and then lingers for days after.
The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962) might be my favorite Robert Bresson film, and Florence Delay, who plays Joan and who went on to become a respected novelist in France, my favorite Bresson lead.
Suspended like the protagonist between sanctity and pride, undaunted yet utterly naked
The purpose of Bresson was not to destroy the myth of Joan of Arc; what he did was reveal the processes that helped to create a legend.
Powerful portrait of a saint - and the attacks on humans by a corrupt society.
Powerful and beautiful.
A film that is more rewarding to recall than to watch, but one with undeniable impact and power.
Austere and ritualistic version of the trial of Joan of Arc.
Audience Reviews for Procès de Jeanne d'Arc (Trial of Joan of Arc)
Super Reviewer
Bresson claims that he made his Joan more of a modern 1960's woman so younger people would identify with her, He gave her a somewhat modern hairstyle and wardrobe. Once again, I prefer Dreyer's Joan, who was even stripped of her hair for the role. One good thing about seeing both films is that I now have a bigger picture of what Joan went through during her trial. Dreyer also used the original transcripts, and the dialogue reflects that, matching word for word in several places. But in many cases they concentrated on different sections of the transcriptions, so seeing Bresson's film filled in the gaps from the Dreyer film.
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Foreign Titles
- Der Prozeß der Jeanne d'Arc (DE)
- The Trial of Joan of Arc (Proces de Jeanne d'Arc) (1962) (UK)
