Pope Joan (2009)

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.

Genres: Drama, History, Romance

What to watch after Pope Joan

• The Miracle of Bern (2003) — Sönke Wortmann directed both
• Into the Storm (2009) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• Agnes of God (1985) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
• The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999) — Same feel: ambitious, dramatic
• Luther (2003)
• Margaret (2011)