Baz Luhrmann May Not Feel Like an Obvious Choice for a Joan of Arc Movie, but He's an Exciting One

Few directors have accumulated as unique a resume in so few films as Baz Luhrmann has over the years with his energetic and bombastic style. That has understandably led film fans to raise their eyebrows at the prospect of him helming a Joan of Arc biopic, but the Australian director has everything he needs to pull it off. As much of a rollercoaster as his stories tend to be, he has also displayed an ability to master the quieter aspects of his characters, which would suit a real person known for their humility, like Joan of Arc, perfectly. Throughout his long career, Luhrmann has additionally shown his unique talent for making older stories feel refreshing and new in a way that few other directors can accomplish, making him a natural choice for Jehanne d’Arc.