Joan of Arc at the Stake (2012)
On November 17, 2012, Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard joined the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra for a performance of Arthur Honegger’s oratorio Joan of Arc at the Stake (Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher) at the L'Auditori de Barcelona in Spain, broadcast live on Medici.tv. By Swiss composer Arthur Honegger, Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (1938) is an imposing oratorio. The libretto is a highly original creation by French poet and playwright Paul Claudel, who dramatises the last moments of the martyr's life. Originally written for actress Ida Rubinstein, the oratorio is written as a flashback in which Joan recalls her life, just before she dies. Honegger creates visually evocative ambiances and fills the orchestra with new sounds (saxophones, ondes Martenot). The initial prologue to the piece was added in 1944 as a symbol of the resistance during the Nazi occupation of France: again, Joan goes beyond her own story.
Cast
- Marion Cotillard - Jeanne d'Arc
- Xavier Gallais - Frère Dominique
- Yann Beuron - Une Voix/Porcus/Un Héraut/Le Clerc
- Marta Almajano - Marguerite
- Aude Extrémo - Catherine
- Eric Martin-Bonnet - Une Voix/Un Héraut/Un Paysan
- Anna Moreno-Lasalle - Mère aux Tonneaux
- Pep Planas - L'Appariteur/Robert de Chartres/Guillaume de Flavy/Perrot
- Carles Romero Vidal - Herald, l'âne/Bedford/Jean de Luxembourg/Heurtebise/Paysan
- Marc Soustrot - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Themes
Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Orchestra Symphony and Grand Masterpiece, Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
orchestra, live performance, joan of arc, theater performance, symphony orchestra
Trailer
Joan of Arc at the Stake TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Joan of Arc at the Stake about?
- On November 17, 2012, Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard joined the Barcelona Symphony and Catalonia National Orchestra for a performance of Arthur Honegger’s oratorio Joan of Arc at the Stake (Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher) at the L'Auditori de Barcelona in Spain, broadcast live on Medici.tv. By Swiss composer Arthur Honegger, Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (1938) is an imposing oratorio. The libretto is a highly original creation by French poet and playwright Paul Claudel, who dramatises the last moments of the martyr's life. Originally written for actress Ida Rubinstein, the oratorio is written as a flashback in which Joan recalls her life, just before she dies. Honegger creates visually evocative ambiances and fills the orchestra with new sounds (saxophones, ondes Martenot). The initial prologue to the piece was added in 1944 as a symbol of the resistance during the Nazi occupation of France: again, Joan goes beyond her own story.
- Who directed Joan of Arc at the Stake?
- Joan of Arc at the Stake was directed by Jean-Pierre Loisil.
- Who stars in Joan of Arc at the Stake?
- Joan of Arc at the Stake stars Marion Cotillard, Xavier Gallais, Yann Beuron, Marta Almajano, Aude Extrémo, Eric Martin-Bonnet.
- How long is Joan of Arc at the Stake?
- Joan of Arc at the Stake has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Joan of Arc at the Stake?
- Joan of Arc at the Stake is a Drama, History, Music film.
- Where was Joan of Arc at the Stake produced?
- Joan of Arc at the Stake was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Joan of Arc at the Stake?
- The themes of Joan of Arc at the Stake include: Classical Composers and Timeless Masterpieces, Orchestra Symphony and Grand Masterpiece, Classical Music and Genius Virtuosos, Classical Music and Art.