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The Passion of Joan of Arc

1928, Movie, 1h 22min

Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy come to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent masterpieces of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the hours leading up to her execution, Danish master Carl Theodor Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy, employing an array of techniques—expressionistic lighting, interconnected sets, painfully intimate close-ups—to immerse viewers in her subjective experience. Anchoring Dreyer’s audacious formal experimentation is a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, whose haunted face channels both the agony and the ecstasy of martyrdom.

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Reviews

Kasper Løvborg

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Amazing film. Falconetti is divine and Dreyer's choice to keep the shots close pays off. Watch it WITH the very effective new score. And watch it now.

5 years ago

Critic David Parkinson

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One of the most inspired and inspiring films ever made.

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Thomas Roger

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A game change in film history. Still to this day few films have matched the punch of Dreyer’s close up shots and Maria Falconetti stunning performance in them. Few silents manage to grip you by the throat like this to the bone story of a human cau...

2 years ago

Michael Thomsen

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Vanvittig god fransk stumfilm af den store danske instruktør Dreyer. SKAL ses af alle der kan lide 'kunstneriske' film. Vild!

4 years ago

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The Passion Of Joan Of Arc tells the story of an extraordinary young woman who dared to defy powerful forces during one of history's darkest hours. Her unyielding faith and bravery against all odds left a lasting impact that continues to inspire generations to this day

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