8.0The Passion of Joan of Arc · 1928
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is a Drama / History film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, starring Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley.
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8.0Overview
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 is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. 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.
Cast
Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon, Jean d'Yd, Louis Ravet
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What is "The Passion of Joan of Arc" about?
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 is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. 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.
When was "The Passion of Joan of Arc" released?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was released in 1928.
Who stars in "The Passion of Joan of Arc"?
The cast includes Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz.
