Renée Jeanne Falconetti
Jeanne d'Arc
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The Passion of Joan of Arc (French: La Passion de Jeanne d'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.
A silent masterpiece by Carl Theodor Dreyer, chronicling the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. Features a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, expressionistic lighting, interconnected sets, and three scores.
- Jeanne
- 1 min
A classic silent film about the trial and execution of Jeanne d'Arc, a 15th-century teenage warrior and martyr. See critics' reviews, ratings, cast and crew, and streaming options for this masterpiece of cinema.
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- Maria Falconetti
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- History, Drama, Biography
A silent film by Carl Theodor Dreyer depicting the trial and martyrdom of Jeanne d'Arc. The film features Maria Falconetti as the saintly heroine and is praised for its innovative camera-work and close-ups.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- 1928-10-25
To modern audiences, raised on films where emotion is conveyed by dialogue and action more than by faces, a film like "The Passion of Joan of Arc” is an unsettling experience--so intimate we fear we will discover more secrets than we desire.
A silent film masterpiece by Carl Theodor Dreyer, depicting the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. Watch the trailer and learn about the film's expressionistic style, historical accuracy, and legendary performance by Renée Falconetti.
La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc, French silent film, released in 1928, that was an acclaimed and historically accurate account of the trial and execution of Saint Joan of Arc in 1431. (Read Lillian Gish’s 1929 Britannica essay on silent film.)
