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National Theatre Live: Saint Joan

2017·Movie
2h 45min
71
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor3

World

Politics, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Joan: daughter, farm girl, visionary, patriot, king-whisperer, soldier, leader, victor, icon, radical, witch, heretic, saint, martyr. Woman.

Josie Rourke directs Gemma Arterton as Joan of Arc in Bernard Shaw's electrifying classic. Performed at the Donmar Warehouse, and part of the NT Live series of broadcasts.
Historical DramaStage ProductionBernard Shaw AdaptationStrong Female LeadPolitical IntrigueTragic HeroinePhilosophical ThemesExcellent PerformancesNT Live Broadcast

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Is National Theatre Live: Saint Joan worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is National Theatre Live: Saint Joan?

2 h 45 min

National Theatre Live: Saint Joan runs 2 h 45 min.

Is National Theatre Live: Saint Joan based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is National Theatre Live: Saint Joan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.