# Pope Joan (2009)

> A determined medieval woman conceals her identity to pursue learning and power within a church that forbids her existence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4685

## Facts

- Runtime: 149 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Sönke Wortmann
- Cast: John Goodman, Johanna Wokalek, David Wenham, Iain Glen, Edward Petherbridge, Anatole Taubman, Lotte Flack, Tigerlily Hutchinson
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458455/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, romantic, dramatic, historical film night, period drama evening

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