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The Passion of Joan of Arc

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A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc (Renee Falconetti) is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials (Eugene Silvain, Jean d'Yd). Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
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The Passion of Joan of Arc is must-see cinema for Ren茅e Maria Falconetti's incredible performance alone -- and an all-time classic for innumerable other reasons.

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Times (UK) Staff Times (UK) The composition of the pictures is extremely beautiful, and the deliberation of the movement allows time for their beauty, and the poignancy of Mlle. Falconetti's acting, to produce a cumulative effect. Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Jaime N. Christley Village Voice This is neither a hopeful nor a hopeless film, but one of feeling so colossal and resplendent, it can't be constrained by prison or consumed by fire. Nov 22, 2017 Full Review

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Jakelyn P Dare i say the epitome of art and cinema? Wow wow wow! This film is visually so incredibly stunning! It鈥檚 breathtaking in every sense. Renee Falconetti鈥檚 performance is absolutely electrifying, she had me hooked from the start. Her raw emotion and intensity are unparalleled. This isn鈥檛 the type of film I鈥檇 typically gravitate toward, but I鈥檝e been trying to expand my horizons and just HAD to see this one, and I鈥檓 so glad I did! Admittedly, I found myself starting to get distracted after the first 30 minutes, but that鈥檚 more because of my own attention span or lack thereof, than a reflection the film itself. It鈥檚 unlike anything I鈥檝e ever seen before, so I knew I needed to push myself to stay focused but it was absolutely worth it. All in all, an extraordinary film. I completely understand why it鈥檚 so beloved and celebrated. A true work of cinematic art! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review babarizam D Probably one of the greatest movie in cinema history due to its set, close ups (which were quite popular during that era) Acting is fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review
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Synopsis A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc (Renee Falconetti) is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials (Eugene Silvain, Jean d'Yd). Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenwriter
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Joseph Delteil
Distributor
Criterion Collection, Video Yesteryear, Janus Films, LS Video
Production Co
Soci茅t茅 g茅n茅rale des films
Genre
History, Drama, Biography
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 21, 1928, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 23, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.4K
Runtime
1h 17m
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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