This image shows the cover of a DVD of the historical production "Joan of Arc", distributed in this edition by the Spanish magazine Tiempo as part of its collection "Great Stories on DVD."
Main Cover Details
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Protagonist: At the center, actress Leelee Sobieski stands out, portraying Joan of Arc, dressed in full medieval-style armor and holding a sword.
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Star Cast: The cover highlights the participation of internationally renowned actors in side boxes:
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Peter O'Toole
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Shirley MacLaine
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Jacqueline Bisset
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Sponsorship: Includes the Telefónica logo as the edition's sponsor.
Synopsis of the Work
This production is a 1999 television miniseries that tells the epic and tragic life of the young French peasant girl who, guided by divine voices, led the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War.
The plot covers the key milestones of her story:
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The Visions: Joan's spiritual awakening in Domrémy.
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The Rise: Her struggle to convince the Dauphin Charles VII and the lifting of the Siege of Orléans.
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The Fall: Her capture by the Burgundians, the trial for heresy led by the Inquisition, and her subsequent execution at the stake.
It is a work that stands out for its production design, its large-scale battles, and Sobieski's performance, which captures the determination and vulnerability of the historical figure.