I've watched 1999's The Messenger with Milla Jovovich about Joan of Arc several times. Milla gives a passionate and convincing portrayal of the french maid's 15th century military rescue of France during the Hundred Years' War.

However, I also watched 1948's Joan of Arc starring Ingrid Bergman. She is one of the all time greats, but her portrayal of Joan pales by comparison with Milla's. Part of the problem may be the film's overall inferior production quality and the lack of a strong supporting cast. The dialogue seems rather amateurish and Ingrid seems almost bored.


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