Product: The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (Region 2) (1999)
Rating: 5.0
excellent!!!!
i have now seen 3 versions of the story of jeanne d' arc.. the first being carolyn gage's play "the second coming of joan of arc", the second being this video, and finally "joan of arc" starring leelee sobieski.i am a radical feminist. i was sure that this version of the story would offend me, based on my first encounter, through carolyn gage. i was not offended. this portrayal is jeanne herself, not "saint joan of arc." this portrayal is her as a woman who is on a mission, a passionate woman standing up for her beliefs, knowing that she is right.i am thrilled that there is a piece about jeanne d' arc that i, as a radical feminist can enjoy, but also that the masses can enjoy. that everyone can now understand the passion of this woman, the power of this woman. the true remarkable woman that jeanne d' arc was. this piece creates a role model for all women now. this piece allows us to embrace ourselves as women and know that we are powerful.this movie should be applauded for its passion. this movie should be applauded for making available to the masses the story of jeanne d'arc in a respectful manner.