The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!
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.
Cast
- Maria Falconetti - Jeanne d'Arc
- Eugène Silvain - Bishop Pierre Cauchon
- André Berley - Jean d'Estivet
- Maurice Schutz - Nicolas Loyseleur
- Antonin Artaud - Jean Massieu
- Michel Simon - Jean Lemaître
- Jean d'Yd - Guillaume Evrard
- Louis Ravet - Jean Beaupère
- Armand Lurville - Judge
- Jacques Arnna - Judge
Screenplay
- Carl Theodor Dreyer (Screenplay)
- Joseph Delteil
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
suffering, court case, judge, sentence, woman martyr, heresy, trial, religion, torture chamber, black and white, saint, martyrdom, dove, silent film, catholicism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Passion of Joan of Arc about?
- 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.
- 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, Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon.
- How long is The Passion of Joan of Arc?
- The Passion of Joan of Arc has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Passion of Joan of Arc?
- The Passion of Joan of Arc is a Drama, History film.
- How much did The Passion of Joan of Arc gross?
- The Passion of Joan of Arc grossed $18,121 worldwide.
- Where was The Passion of Joan of Arc produced?
- The Passion of Joan of Arc was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Passion of Joan of Arc?
- The themes of The Passion of Joan of Arc include: Courtroom Drama, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Inspiring True Stories.