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The Passion of Joan of Arc
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Synopsis
The Passion of Joan of Arc (La passion de Jeanne d'Arc) is widely regarded as Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer's finest achievement and one of the greatest films of all time. Dreyer recreates the trial and execution of St. Joan with near-documentary authenticity, as if one were present at the actual 15th century event and both defendant and accusers were the genuine article. The director's use of huge, probing closeups--detailing every pockmark and even the saliva at the sides of the mouths--adds a shocking immediacy which makes it hard to believe that this film is nearly seventy years old. As Joan, Maria Falconetti (in her only film) transcends mere praise. Passion of Joan of Arc is a silent film, but the original transcripts of Joan's trial are brilliantly conveyed by the pantomime of the actors. The film's title is supremely double-edged: Joan's "passion" is shown to be as erotic as it is spiritual. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Antonin Artaud Jean Massieu
André Berley Jean d'Estivet
Renée Maria Falconetti Joan of Arc
Ravet Jean Beaupère
Maurice Schutz Nicholas Loyseleur
Eugène Silvain Bishop Pierre Couchon
Michel Simon Jean Lemaitre

Production Crew

Rudolph Maté Cinematographer
Rudolph Maté Cinematographer
Carl Theodor Dreyer Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer Editor
Hermann Warm Production Designer
Carl Theodor Dreyer Screenwriter
Year: 1928
Runtime: 114
Country: France
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature


Produced by
Societe Generale des Films

Awards
1929 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1929 - Best Foreign Film - National Board of Review
1985 - Film Presented - Telluride Film Festival