Joan the Maid I: The Battles

Joan the Maid I: The Battles

Directed by Jacques Rivette

Produced by France 3 Cinéma, La Sept

1994160 min6.9 / 10

A historical epic centered on Joan of Arc's divine conviction and her mission to save France, balancing intimate character study with the weight of religious faith and national destiny.

Convinced only she can lead France to victory against the invading English, Jeanne leaves her childhood home to plead with Charles, heir to the French throne, to allow her to guide his troops on the battlefield.

Questions people ask

  • Does Joan the Maid I: The Battles end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Joan the Maid I: The Battles violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Joan the Maid I: The Battles sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Joan the Maid I: The Battles scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Joan the Maid I: The Battles easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Joan the Maid I: The Battles

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Joan the Maid I: The Battles

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Joan the Maid I: The Battles, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Joan the Maid I: The Battles, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Joan the Maid I: The Battles, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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