The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

The Messenger The Story of Joan of Arc French Jeanne dArc is a 1999 French historical drama film directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway and Dustin Hoffman. The screenplay was written by Besson and Andrew Birkin, and the original music score was composed by ric Serra.

As a child, Joan has a violent and supernatural vision. She returns home to find her village burning. Her sister Catherine tries to protect her by hiding her from the attacking English forces, part of a longstanding rivalry with France. Joan, while hiding, witnesses the brutal murder and rape of her sister. Afterward, Joan is taken in by distant relatives.Several years later at Chinon, the Dauphin and soon to be King of France, Charles VII John Malkovich, receives a message from the now adult Joan Milla Jovovich, asking him to provide an army to lead into battle against the occupying English. After meeting him and his motherinlaw Yolande of Aragon Faye Dunaway she describes her visions. Desperate, he believes her prophecy. ........

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