Maria Falconetti is superb as the eponymous tortured soul betrayed and tried for heresy in 15th c...
The Passion of Joan of Arc
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.
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The Passion of Joan of Arc
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 21, 1928
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
80%
Original Title
La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc
Production Companies
Société générale des films
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Revenue
$18,121
Description
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.