Joan of Arc: The Prison Chapter

This film (drama)Also known asJeanne la Pucelle II - Les prisons，is aFranceProducerwomen sex，At1994Released in year 。The dialogue language isFrench，Current Douban rating8.2(For reference only)。

A grand work by New Wave veteran Rivette, divided into two parts: the War Chapter and the Prison Chapter. This film aims to achieve a new classic, targeting the styles of Dreyer and Bresson. The legendary historical event of "Joan of Arc" occurred when the method of documenting events in written form was not yet widespread, leaving very few original historical records of the event. However, Joan of Arc's story has continuously appeared in literature, stage plays, operas, and various film versions, indicating there is a reason for its enduring presence. The film narrates the process from Joan of Arc's capture, to her trial, and ultimately to her execution. On May 23, 1430, during a small-scale battle, Joan was captured. When she ordered the troops to retreat back to Compiègne, she was at the rear of the army to ensure everyone returned to the city, but at that moment, fearing the English would follow in, Compiègne closed its gates before all the troops had retreated, and Joan was captured along with the remaining guards by the Burgundians. Ultimately, the court summarized twelve charges against Joan, but these accusations contradicted the records presented during the trial. Under various forms of pressure, the illiterate Joan did not realize the impending death penalty and signed a public abjuration document that she could not understand. Joan also faced another charge: dressing like a man. This was a serious crime in 1431. She wore armor on the battlefield, but dressed in men's clothing in the camp. It was recorded that she wore a very short gray bodice over tightly woven red stockings. At that time, there were no rubber bands, and the tops of men's stockings had pairs of eyelets, tied together with a string in the middle. Generally, people used more than seven different colors to tie these stockings, whereas Joan used twenty and tied them very tightly, primarily to protect her identity as the "Maid of Orléans." In prison, Joan declared that without tight stockings, she felt unsafe and was prepared to fight against the papacy, ready to accept her fate. Later, she was clothed in a long robe. At the execution, she had no final words, only mockery toward her enemies. The execution took place on May 30, 1431, in Rouen, with witnesses describing the scene. Joan was bound to the stake, constantly praying, and asked a nearby priest for a small crucifix to hold.