Joan the Maid II: The Prisons is a French historical drama film directed by Jacques Rivette, and released in 1994. It is the second part of a two-part film about Joan of Arc.
The film picks up where the first part ended, with Joan being captured by the English army and sold to the highest bidder. She is then taken to a series of prisons where she is interrogated and tortured by her captors.
Throughout the film, Joan's faith and resolve are put to the test as she is subjected to increasingly brutal conditions. Despite the hardships she endures, Joan maintains her conviction that she is doing God's work, and continues to proclaim her innocence.
As her trial progresses, Joan is eventually found guilty of heresy and sentenced to death by burning at the stake. The film ends with her bound to the stake, surrounded by her accusers, as flames engulf her body.
The film is noted for its vivid portrayal of Joan's life in prison and the emotional and spiritual journey she undergoes in the face of adversity. It is also praised for its authentic recreation of the historical period and its attention to detail in depicting the customs and beliefs of medieval France.