Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc

Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc

Directed by Bruno Dumont

Produced by Taos Films, ARTE

2017107 min6.1 / 10

A lyrical, faith-driven portrait of young Joan of Arc's spiritual awakening amid medieval France's suffering, told through intimate scenes and musical passages.

France, 1425. During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeannette, age of 8, looks after her sheep in the small village of Domremy. One day she tells her friend Hauviette how she cannot bear the suffering caused by the English. Madame Gervaise, a nun, tries to reason with the young girl, but she is ready to take up arms for the salvation of souls and the liberation of the Kingdom of France. Carried by her faith, she will become Joan of Arc.

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  • Does Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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