To its producer and its director, the drama is an intimate comingofage story. This illiterate 15th century french peasant girl used boundless faith, courage, and determination to unite france and save it from its english enemy, only to be convicted of heresy and burned at the stake at 19. The actress lee lee sobieski, portrayed joan as a noble, compassionate, courageous yet at times head strong and willful young woman. Review of cbs joan of arc miniseries 1999 this film which originally aired as a television miniseries was a mixed bag. This illiterate 15th century french peasant girl used boundless faith, courage, and. Unfortunately this version of the life of joan of arc is fatally flawed by its historical inaccuracy. The cbs miniseries joan of arc comes to dvd from artisan.
The story of joan of arc 1999 official trailer 1 milla jovovich movie duration. I have a strange feeling this dvd product, although produced for cbs television in 1999, is of a mexican vendor. During her youth, she often witnesses the horrors of. Review of cbs joan of arc miniseries joan of arc archive. First she leads a defense of vaucouleurs against the burgundians, then obtains safe passage to charles, the dauphin. Joan of arc is a 1999 television miniseries about the 15th century catholic saint of the same name. Joan of arc 1999 miniseries cinemorgue wiki fandom. Joan of arc 1999 mini series directed by christian duguay. Jun 08, 2001 notes executive directors genesis on joan of arc this interview with executive producer ed gernon about the making of joan of arc, like the biographies, is an interesting read.
Wanda chaffey producer independent producer linkedin. Take joan of arc, the fourhour mini series that cbs will broadcast tonight and tomorrow night at 9. Cbss fourhour joan of arc, premiering at 9 tonight. As a drama, and maybe even as a history lesson, joan of arc works. The striking sobieski stands out as the maid of orleans in the new twopart miniseries joan of arc, premiering at 9 p. A literal interpretation of the oftproduced biography of 15th century historical heroine joan darc, this fourhour television miniseries version of joans story is. He uses her, as the embodiment of the mythical maid of lorraine, to raise an army, and he sends her to the rescue of orleans. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war, but her spirit is kept high by the legend of the maiden of lorraine. This special event fourhour miniseries brought us the triumphant yet tragic true story of joan of arc. The following lists cover various media to include items of historic interest, enduring works of high art, and recent representations in popular culture. Spurred by divine voices and visions, fifteenth century teen joan darc leads french forces.
While most of it is harmless enough, there are some inexcusable scenes which are not only erroneous but truly defamatory. Joan of arc 1999 miniseries directed by christian duguay summary edit male deaths edit. Joan of arc original motion picture soundtrack eric serra. Joan of arc has become very popular with film makers. This says that a young maiden one day will unite the divided country and lead the people to freedom. Over all the cbs miniseries joan of arc had good entertainment value. May 15, 1999 as a drama, and maybe even as a history lesson, joan of arc works. Jeanne darc is a 1999 french epic historical drama film directed by luc besson. This film which originally aired as a television miniseries was a mixed bag. Joan of arc ist ein historienfilm des regisseurs christian duguay aus dem jahr 1999. Joan of arc trailer she died at 19, and 500 years later her legend and legacy is stronger than ever. Joan d arc leelee sobieski is born in 1412 in the village of domremy in the war zone of northern france. Six years later, from the village of domremy, she begins her mission to unite france under king charles. Joan of arc, the 1999 period drama miniseries, is worth watching for leelee sobieskis passionate and authentic performance as joan.
Robert loggia and leelee sobieski in the 1999 tv miniseries, joan of arc. This cbs mini series, which begins tomorrow night, manages to present its 15thcentury heroine as a real and fallible young. During her youth, she often witnesses the horrors of war, but her spirit is kept high by the legend of the maiden of lorraine. Joan of arc is born in 1412 in the village of domremy in the war zone of northern france. Guided by spiritual voices, joan won over the trust of the king and led the french into battle against the english, only to be betrayed and tried for heresy. Robert loggias lameduck fbi agent from the 1988 mini series. Finally, theres a network miniseries that comes close.
Joan of arc by christian duguay christian duguay, leelee. Joan of arc 1999 milla jovovich, john malkovich, rab affleck. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. If joan of arc looked like leelee sobieski, you can understand why hundreds of frenchmen were willing to follow her into battle. The hollywood jesus web site has been flooded with email wanting to know more about the jesus series on cbstv. Sunday and concluding tuesday at the same time on cbs. This special event fourhour miniseries brings us the triumphant yet tragic true story of joan of arc. In a coup for cable, hbos sopranos receives 16 emmy. The oscarnominated actor best known for toughguy roles, such as in scarface, also showed his playful side in the. Joan of arc tv mini series 1999 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Joan darc leelee sobieski is born in 1412 in the village of domremy in the war zone of northern france. Line producer rankin holiday special tv special musical 1998 1998 less than a year. There have been 3 joan of arc movies released or in production during 1999.
Cbss joan of arc a credible representation sunday, may 16, 1999 by rob owen, postgazette tv editor theres a miniseries revival in broadcast television, but most of these minis have been major. Notes synopsis a rather lengthy description of the plot, one that is divided into two parts, and gets to be a bit of a chore to read. Welcome to the sitcoms online message boards forums. Mar 10, 2010 there was momentary joan of arc fever in hollywood in 1999 when the story was made into both a feature film starring milla jovovich and this tv mini series which went on to be nominated for 11 emmys and 4 golden globes peter otoole won an emmy for his role as bishop couchon. Joan of arc 1999 tv miniseries an authentic historical drama. Jul 23, 1999 hbos acclaimed drama the sopranos becomes first cablenetwork series nominated for emmy award for best drama, and also earns 16 nominations, more than any program on television.
While leelee sobieski could have portrayed a credible ageappropriate joan, the script and direction didnt allow her the exuberance and cleverness that the historical records show joan possessed. Theres a mini series revival in broadcast television, but most of these minis have been major disappointments. Dec 23, 2017 madefortv the opening intro of the mini series joan of arc part 2 may 18,1999. In may 1428, joan made her way to vaucouleurs, a nearby stronghold of those loyal to charles. Joan of arc is a 1999 canadian threepart television miniseries about the 15th century catholic saint of the same name. With leelee sobieski, chad willett, peter otoole, neil patrick harris.
Joan of arc movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. The image is presented with a digitally mastered 1. The miniseries stars leelee sobieski as saint joan. Special features include production notes, cast information for leelee sobieski. A joint production of the canadian broadcasting corporation and alliance atlantis communications, it was shown internationally in 1999. Joan of arc tv series 19991999 the movie database tmdb. Joan of arc 1999 mini series johnny ringo 1959 series k knots landing 1979 series kojak 1973 series. Joan of arc tv mini series 1999 soundtracks on imdb.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. She had two small guest spots on drop dead diva 2010 and the good wife 2011, and then cbs pulled the plug on her cop drama series, nyc 22 2012 after just one season. This special event fourhour mini series brings us the triumphant yet tragic true story of joan of arc. What is the most historically accurate portrayal of joan of. The screenplay was written by besson and andrew birkin, and the original music score was composed by eric serra. Joan of arc lit a fire under cbs ratings sunday, helping the network score its first weekly win during the may rating sweeps, based on results issued tuesday by nielsen media research. Picture of leelee sobieski playing joan of arc in the cbs miniseries joan of arc.
The first part is somewhat lightweight as joan leelee sobieski begins the path to. This cbs mini series, which begins tomorrow night, manages to present its 15thcentury heroine as a. The film stars milla jovovich, john malkovich, faye dunaway and dustin hoffman. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
This epic production stars leelee sobieski as the fifteenthcentury peasant girl whose faith united the french nation. Find out when and where you can watch joan of arc on tv with the full listings schedule at. Joan of arc jeanne d arc in french has inspired artistic and cultural works for nearly six centuries. A literal interpretation of the oftproduced biography of 15th century historical heroine joan d arc, this fourhour television miniseries version of joan s story is lavishly produced. Im of the mind that its primary shortcomings are the limitations of the television format and that it succeeds in many places in spite of those limitations. Watch joan of arc episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
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