Jeannette: The Childhood of Joan of Arc

Plot Summary

France, 1425. During the Hundred Years’ War, Jeannette, age of 8, looks after her sheep in the small village of Domremy. One day she tells her friend Hauviette how she cannot bear the suffering caused by the English. Madame Gervaise, a nun, tries to reason with the young girl, but she is ready to take up arms for the salvation of souls and the liberation of the Kingdom of France. Carried by her faith, she will become Joan of Arc.

Top Cast

Lise Leplat Prudhomme Jeanette

Jeanne Voisin Jeanne

Lucile Gauthier Hauviette 8 ans

Victoria Lefebvre Hauviette 13 ans

Aline Charles Madame Gervaise / Sainte Marguerite