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Saint Joan

Name: Saint Joan
Director: Otto Preminger
Released: 1957
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

1957

Director

Otto Preminger

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Otto Preminger’s film examines the conflict between personal conscience and institutional power. Though it lacks modern diversity, it excels in its progressive themes. The narrative centers on a young woman who challenges established religious and political hierarchies. By putting a peasant girl in charge of an army, the film upends traditional gender roles and patriarchal structures. The film’s strength lies in its critique of systemic oppression, highlighting the moral truth of a underrepresented individual against the rigid dogma of the state and the Church.

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Category Breakdown

Does Saint Joan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships.

How does Saint Joan portray gender?

Excellent

Jean Seberg’s portrayal of Joan of Arc highlights strong female leadership. She commands an army and outsmarts her male peers, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Saint Joan?

Minimal

The cast is mainly white and European, reflecting the historical setting and production period. There is no attempt to include diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Saint Joan represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques the Catholic Church and judicial systems as oppressive and corrupt, focusing on their control over individuals.

Does Saint Joan include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any significant characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong portrayal of female leadership through Joan of Arc.
Critique of oppressive religious and political institutions.
Challenges traditional gender roles and patriarchal constraints.

Limited or Absent

Lack of LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of non-straight relationships.
Limited racial and ethnic diversity among the cast.
No characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her with the command of the French Army, and ultimately burned her at the stake as a heretic.

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