Joan of Arc (1935)
France in the 15th Century: The country is marked by the wars with England and internal power struggles. King Charles sees himself powerless against the state. As emerges from the people suddenly a young woman named Johanna, who claimed that the Archangel Gabriel to be appointed, to save France. First of all doubt the king in their words, but he remembers that the people through this "help of God" is gaining new courage. With the slogan "God and the Virgin!" pulls the revivified victorious army into battle against the English-Burgundian alliance. After Johanna King Charles is crowned at Reims, there breaks the plague over the country in. Now Johanna all the blame on the disaster: God would punish believe in the country for that a heretic; if Johanna were actual a holy, she would deal also with the plague. The waning faith weakens France, England is again on the rise. But Johanna is executed as a witch. Only years later annulled the verdict of the Holy and Johanna explained.
Cast
- Angela Salloker - Johanna von Orléans
- Gustaf Gründgens - König Karl VII. von Frankreich
- Heinrich George - Herzog von Burgund
- René Deltgen - Maillezais, Unterhändler des Königs
- Erich Ponto - Lord Talbot, englischer Armeeführer
- Willy Birgel - Graf La Trémouille, Stadtkommandant
- Aribert Wäscher - Herzog von Alençon
- Veit Harlan - Pierre
- Paul Bildt - ein verzweifelter Bürger bei der Bergung der Tote
- Bernhard Minetti - ein Amtmann
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
france, biography, catholicism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joan of Arc about?
- France in the 15th Century: The country is marked by the wars with England and internal power struggles. King Charles sees himself powerless against the state. As emerges from the people suddenly a young woman named Johanna, who claimed that the Archangel Gabriel to be appointed, to save France. First of all doubt the king in their words, but he remembers that the people through this "help of God" is gaining new courage. With the slogan "God and the Virgin!" pulls the revivified victorious army into battle against the English-Burgundian alliance. After Johanna King Charles is crowned at Reims, there breaks the plague over the country in. Now Johanna all the blame on the disaster: God would punish believe in the country for that a heretic; if Johanna were actual a holy, she would deal also with the plague. The waning faith weakens France, England is again on the rise. But Johanna is executed as a witch. Only years later annulled the verdict of the Holy and Johanna explained.
- Who directed Joan of Arc?
- Joan of Arc was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
- Who stars in Joan of Arc?
- Joan of Arc stars Angela Salloker, Gustaf Gründgens, Heinrich George, René Deltgen, Erich Ponto, Willy Birgel.
- How long is Joan of Arc?
- Joan of Arc has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Joan of Arc?
- Joan of Arc is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Joan of Arc produced?
- Joan of Arc was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Joan of Arc?
- The themes of Joan of Arc include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.