The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is a history drama, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It stars Maria Falconetti and Eugène Silvain. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 81-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.
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What The Passion of Joan of Arc Is About
Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 film covers the trial of Joan of Arc. The interrogation runs for days. The questions are built as traps. The film is made almost entirely of faces in close-up; the narrative draws on the records of the trial. Maria Falconetti leads. Its prints burned and a complete version was found years later in a hospital. It is among the most cited films of the silent era. Who it's for: those interested in the history of cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting modern storytelling; the film is silent and rests entirely on expression.
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What is The Passion of Joan of Arc about?
Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 film covers the trial of Joan of Arc. The interrogation runs for days.
Where can I watch The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc runs for 81 minutes (1h 21m).
When did The Passion of Joan of Arc come out?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was released in 1928.
Who directed The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc stars Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz.
What is The Passion of Joan of Arc's rating?
The Passion of Joan of Arc holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.
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