Joan of Arc (plot commentary)

The story takes place in France in 1412, when Joan of Arc (played by Leelee Sobieski) was born. At this time, during the Hundred Years War between England and France, the Duke of Burgundy (played by Jaimz Woolvett) rebelled, and France was retreating steadily. In such a turbulent situation, Joan of Arc gradually grew up. Joan of Arc spent her childhood devoted to God. She would always hear some strange sounds or see strange pictures, which she understood as miracles. God was guiding her to take up arms and help France win victory. 17-year-old Joan of Arc met Prince Charles (Neil Patrick Harris). She claimed to have brought God's will and asked for an army. Leading the army, Joan of Arc won many battles, and France gradually regained its territory on the battlefield. Unexpectedly, during a battle, Joan of Arc was captured by the minions of the Duke of Burgundy and presented to the King of England. In the end, she really died in the blazing fire as a "witch".