
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
Directed by Luc Besson
Produced by Gaumont
An epic, spiritually charged biographical drama about a teenage visionary's divine mission, military triumphs, and tragic martyrdom during the Hundred Years' War.
In 1429, a French teenager stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. As she reclaims God's diminished kingdom, this courageous young woman has various amazing victories until her violent and untimely death.
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Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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