Joan the Maid 2.: The Prisons

Seems to aim for a kind of historical and anthropological veracity as a means of generating both an intimate and a general significance, painting a complex portrait of Jeanne as at once strong and fragile, certain and fearful, clear-thinking and possessed, warlike and sensitive – and above all a tragic figure. Also gives particular focus to instruments such as writing, weaponry and clothing. Directed with Rivette's usual precision. Score covers both parts. Viewed on very poor quality DVD.

This to me is what a historical epic should look, sound and feel like as cinema. Rivette's gift for perfectly pacing films works so well here to convey the sanctity of Joan and her actions. The use of docudrama-style moments of speaking to the camera works very effectively to acknowledge key historical moments but not distract from the main focus of the film which is Joan's intimate interaction with individuals (both those of the Church and the sword) in her holy quest to save France.

second half of jeanne rivette.

Joana, A Virgem 2 estreava há 30 anos na França e Festival de Berlin. Que saudade do Dreyer. Box Versátil Joana D'arc no Cinema.

heck. i'm gonna miss these