# The Trial of Joan of Arc (1963)

> Robert Bresson's austere reconstruction of Joan of Arc's trial turns documented interrogation into a harrowing study of faith, coercion, and martyrdom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32694

## Facts

- Runtime: 62 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Robert Bresson
- Cast: Florence Delay, Jean-Claude Fourneau, Roger Honorat, Marc Jacquier, Jean Gillibert, Michel Herubel, André Régnier, Arthur Le Bau
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059616/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, bleak, contemplative, serious film study, historical cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of faith and justice unfolds as a young woman faces her fate.

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- [The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/5166)

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