The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc is a 1928 French silent historical film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Jeanne Falconetti as Joan. It is widely regarded as a landmark of cinema, especially for its production, Dreyer's direction and Falconetti's performance, which is often listed as one of the finest in cinema history. The film summarizes the time that Joan of Arc was a captive of England, depicting her trial and execution.
Plot
After having led the French in numerous battles against the English during the Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc is captured near Compiegne and eventually brought to Rouen to stand trial for heresy by French clergymen loyal to the English.
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author | Carl Theodor Dreyer Joseph Delteil |
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director | Carl Theodor Dreyer |
editor | Marguerite Beaugé |
genre | adventure drama historical |
keywords | burn burning at the stake capture charles vii charles vii of france compiegne death by burning heresy joan of arc kill king of france life imprisonment rouen sackcloth the king torture chamber |
musicBy | Léo Pouget Victor Alix |
publisher | Société Générale des Films |
theme | war |