The Joan of Arc case

Antoine de Meaux & Sarry Long
Documentary
2023
Durée 52 min
Écrit par Antoine de Meaux
Synopsis

She changed the course of history: a cold case about the most enigmatic heroine of the Middle Ages. Dive into her epic rise and spectacular fall, with 3D animations and never-before-seen documents from her rehabilitation trial.

An epic rise and a spectacular fall: the destiny of a young village girl who claimed to have been sent by God to save France from the English invaders. Exalted by an entire people, she had the ear of the powerful, became a war leader, won decisive battles, liberated cities and had her king crowned. Her adventure would take a tragic turn – at the age of 19, she was burned alive at the stake after a mock trial. A deep dive into European medieval history, between animation and historical documentary.

Coproduction

Program33
Mr Loyal / Studio Circus
Umedia
Kobalt Documentary
France Télévisions