La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc
1928 History / Drama   

 

Review
Unquestionably the best film version of the Joan of Arc story ever made. A masterpiece of visual poetry which captures not just the brutality of Joan’s betrayal and sacrifice,
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  Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Starring: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud

Synopsis
Joan of Arc is put on trial for alleged treason. Once glorified as her nation’s saviour, she has become a mere pawn in a game of political intrigue. Her sacrifice would appear inevitable...

Credits
  • Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Script: Joseph Delteil, Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Photo: Rudolph Maté
  • Music: Ole Schmidt, Richard Einhorn
  • Cast: Maria Falconetti (Jeanne d’Arc), Eugene Silvain (Evêque Pierre Cauchon), André Berley (Jean d’Estivet), Maurice Schutz (Nicolas Loyseleur), Antonin Artaud (Jean Massieu), Jean d’Yd (Guillaume Evrard), Louis Ravet (Jean Beaupère), Armand Lurville (Juge (Judge)), Jacques Arnna (Juge), Alexandre Mihalesco (Juge (Judge)), Léon Larive (Juge), Michel Simon
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Runtime: 110 min; B&W, silent
  • Aka: The Passion of Joan of Arc



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