Perhaps no figure on this list is as revered as Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orléans. Her extraordinary character resonates so deeply due to her significant role in actual history.
This historical hero has been depicted on film by numerous actors in various productions, with cinematic portrayals tracing back to the 1930s. Ingrid Bergman’s performance is considered a classic, while Milla Jovovich offered a more contemporary interpretation in The Messenger.
