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Johanna
Johanna, a young drug addict, falls into a deep coma after an accident. Doctors miraculously manage to save her from death's doorstep. Touched by grace, Johanna cures patients by offering her body. The head doctor is frustrated by her continued rejection of him and allies himself with the outraged hospital authorities. They wage war against her but the grateful patients join forces to protect her. This is a filmic and musical interpretation of the Passion of Joan of Arc.
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Plot Summary
The film follows Johanna, a young woman who finds herself drawn into a bizarre and violent conspiracy. After an incident involving her father, she becomes the target of a cult that believes she possesses healing powers. As she navigates this dangerous situation, her reality begins to blur with prophecy and fanaticism.
Critical Reception
Johanna received critical acclaim for its audacious storytelling and striking visuals. Critics praised director Kornél Mundruczó's bold interpretation of the story, often comparing its surreal and intense atmosphere to that of Lars von Trier. However, its challenging themes and unconventional narrative were noted as potentially divisive for some audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious and artistic direction.
Noted for its disturbing and surreal atmosphere.
Challenging themes may alienate some viewers.
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Awards & Accolades
Screened at the Cannes Film Festival (Un Certain Regard).
Fun Fact
The film is loosely inspired by the real-life case of Agnes, a nurse who was murdered in Hungary in 2005, which sparked anti-Roma sentiment.
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