Saint Joan

A young peasant girl, Joan of Arc, claims divine guidance and leads the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War. Her success and influence attract the attention of the English and Burgundian forces, leading to her capture and trial for heresy. Despite her unwavering faith and claims of divine inspiration, she is ultimately condemned and burned at the stake.

Otto Preminger's adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its ambition and the performance of its lead, Jean Seberg, others found the film to be stagey and lacking dramatic impact. The film was particularly noted for its casting of the then-unknown Seberg in the titular role.

• Praised for its ambitious attempt to bring a classic play to the screen.
• Jean Seberg's performance as Joan was a point of discussion, with some finding it compelling and others underdeveloped.
• Criticized for being overly theatrical and lacking cinematic dynamism.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Saint Joan' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews. However, general audience sentiment often reflects a division between appreciation for the historical subject matter and critiques of the film's pacing and theatrical style.

Jean Seberg, who had no prior acting experience, was chosen from over 18,000 applicants for the role of Joan of Arc after a nationwide talent search.