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Joan's Dream
With the ascetic grandeur of Carl Th. Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc, Schroeter evokes the visions of Saint Joan, partly through unused footage of Darling and Caven pantomiming in his 1972 film The Death of Maria Malibran. - MoMA
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Plot Summary
A successful businesswoman finds herself trapped in a series of increasingly surreal and disturbing dreams after a mysterious encounter. As the lines between reality and fantasy blur, she must confront her deepest fears and desires to find her way back to wakefulness. The film explores themes of identity, ambition, and the subconscious mind.
Critical Reception
Joan's Dream received a mixed reception upon its release. Critics were divided, with some praising its artistic ambition and Geneviève Bujold's performance, while others found its surreal narrative confusing and lacking in emotional depth. Audiences were also split, with some appreciating its unique cinematic approach and others feeling alienated by its abstract nature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually striking dream sequences and Bujold's compelling lead performance.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that struggles to maintain coherence.
Some found the film's philosophical underpinnings intriguing, while others deemed it pretentious.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much larger production, but financial difficulties led to significant cuts in its scope and ambition during filming.
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