The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (simply titled Jeanne dArc in French) is a 1999 French historical drama film directed by Luc Besson. The screenplay was written by Besson and Andrew Birkin, and the original music score was composed by Éric Serra. The Messenger portrays the story of St. Joan of Arc, the notable French war heroine and religious martyr of the 15th century, played by Milla Jovovich. The story begins with young Joan witnessing the atrocities of the English against her family, and portrays her having visions that inspire her to lead the French in battle against the occupying English forces. Her success in routing the English allows Charles VII to take the throne. Eventually Joan is tried and executed for heresy. A miniseries, Joan of Arc, happened to be released for television at the same time that Bessons film had release in theaters.
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