Jeanne d’Arc
(The Messenger: The Story of Joan of ArcJohanka z Arku)
Release
1999
Genre
biography, drama, history, war
Country
France
Production company
Gaumont, Leeloo Productions
Producer
Patrice Ledoux, Marc Jenny, Oldrich Mach
Director
Luc Besson
Cast
Mila Jovovich, Fay Dunaway, Dustin Hoffman, John Malkovich, Vincent Cassel
© Columbia Pictures
Storyline
In the 15th century, France is mired in the 100 Years War when a humble voice appears, claiming to have been instructed by the Lord to lead the French army into battle and defend their land against the British. The voice belongs to Jeanne d'Aragon, a teenage girl from a tiny village, and, to the surprise of many, her story does not fall on deaf ears. Wearing the armor of a soldier, the girl known as Joan of Arc leads the French troops in what she believes is a holy battle. Joan would soon be tried for heresy for her actions, but history would vindicate her with sainthood.
Links
Trailers / videos
In the Czech Republic
Production company
Production year
1998
Filming dates
1998
Locations
Bruntal, Razova, around the tank Slezska Harta, Dobronice (South Bohemian Region)
