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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19892h 7mItaly, United Kingdom, Portugal, Finland

Giovanna d'Arco

Synopsis

Director Werner Herzog, one of the most highly acclaimed German film makers, joins forces with the great Italian conductor Riccardo Chailly to effect a masterful rendition of this rarely-performed opera involving spectacular scenes of alternating light and dark, pageantry and intimacy. Staged and recorded at Teatro Comunale di Bologna in Bologna, Italy.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 28, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Keith Cheetham, Werner Herzog
Screenplay & Story
Friedrich Schiller, Temistocle Solera
Original Title
Giovanna d'Arco
Country of Origin
Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal, Finland
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
2h 7m
Production Studios
NVC Arts, BBC, La Sept Cinéma

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Keith Cheetham, Werner Herzog

Screenplay & Story

Friedrich Schiller, Temistocle Solera

Department Leadership Roster

Keith Cheetham

Director

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Director

Friedrich Schiller

Friedrich Schiller

Writer

Temistocle Solera

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giovanna d'Arco

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Giovanna d'Arco about?

Director Werner Herzog, one of the most highly acclaimed German film makers, joins forces with the great Italian conductor Riccardo Chailly to effect a masterful rendition of this rarely-performed opera involving spectacular scenes of alternating light and dark, pageantry and intimacy. Staged and recorded at Teatro Comunale di Bologna in Bologna, Italy.

Who directed Giovanna d'Arco?

Giovanna d'Arco was directed by Keith Cheetham, Werner Herzog.

Who stars in Giovanna d'Arco?

The principal cast of Giovanna d'Arco includes Renato Bruson, Susan Dunn, Vincenzo La Scola, Réal Giguère, Pietro Spagnoli.

When was Giovanna d'Arco released and how long is it?

Giovanna d'Arco was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.