who ranked the film as number one on his list of Ten Best Films of 1963. On the occasion of the film's 1965 New York release, Bosley Crowther (The New York Times) commented that Florence Delay delivered her dialogue "without change of expression and in a muted monotone" and faulted the overall "lack of dramatic highs and lows". Retrospective reviews have been more positive, titling it a "gripping courtroom drama" (Kevin Maher, The Times) which features Delay as "one of the director's most perfect 'models'" (Melissa Anderson, The Village Voice) and culminates in an "unforgettable final image" (Gilbert Adair, Time Out). Awards The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. References External links 1962 films Films directed by Robert Bresson Films about Joan of Arc French prison films 1960s French films French historical drama films Films set in the 15th century