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Pope Joan
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Pope Joan

2009 · 149 min Drama History Romance
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Sönke Wortmann

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

John Goodman

John Goodman

Pope Sergius II.

Johanna Wokalek

Johanna Wokalek

Johanna von Ingelheim

David Wenham

David Wenham

Gerold

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Village Priest

Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

Aesculapius

Anatole Taubman

Anatole Taubman

Anastasius

Lotte Flack

Lotte Flack

Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 10-14

Tigerlily Hutchinson

Tigerlily Hutchinson

Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 6-9

Jördis Triebel

Jördis Triebel

Joan's Mother

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Arsenius

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