
Giovanna d'Arco
Seen it?1989 | 127 min | Drama, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for music lovers and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about. Fans of TÁR should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Director Werner Herzog, one of the most highly acclaimed German film makers, joins forces with the great Italian conductor Riccardo Chailly to effect a masterful rendition of this rarely-performed opera involving spectacular scenes of alternating light and dark, pageantry and intimacy. Staged and recorded at Teatro Comunale di Bologna in Bologna, Italy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Keith Cheetham, Werner Herzog
- Renato BrusonGiacomo
- Susan DunnGiovanna
- Vincenzo La ScolaCarlo VII
- Réal GiguèreDelil
- Pietro SpagnoliTalbot