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      The Passion of Joan of Arc

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      98% 61 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score 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 (Renee Falconetti) is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials (Eugene Silvain, Jean d'Yd). 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. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      The Passion of Joan of Arc is must-see cinema for Renée Maria Falconetti's incredible performance alone -- and an all-time classic for innumerable other reasons.

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      Times (UK) Staff Times (UK) The composition of the pictures is extremely beautiful, and the deliberation of the movement allows time for their beauty, and the poignancy of Mlle. Falconetti's acting, to produce a cumulative effect. Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Jaime N. Christley Village Voice This is neither a hopeful nor a hopeless film, but one of feeling so colossal and resplendent, it can't be constrained by prison or consumed by fire. Nov 22, 2017 Full Review Thomas H Green Daily Telegraph (UK) In the hands of the great Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer it becomes a potent saga of battered faith, vicious bullying and personal torment. Rated: 4/5 Feb 27, 2013 Full Review Vernon Young Accent: A Quarterly of New Literature The Passion of Joan of Arc is one film among probably less than a dozen of which it can be said that it adds deeply to the sum of one’s experience. Jan 18, 2024 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast Carl Theodore Dreyer's seminal film stands the test of time for its exploration of universal and historical themes, and groundbreaking filmmaking work. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Jan 9, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The film makes for an intimately unsettling watch, as Dreyer's style of shooting (harsh angles to go along with all those up-close-and-personal visages) traps the viewer as much as the players. Rated: 4/4 Aug 31, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Simon T Swift, stark and brutal. Dreyer's minimalist silent masterwork jettisons back story to hurl us straight into the trial, stripping the famous story down to its core and conveying the cruelty of the calcified Church elders through close-up and fast edits. But of course it is Falconetti's luminous Joan who guides the film and elicits our compassion and pity. A story that resonates still and a major cinematic achievement. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Teddy B A pure masterpiece just for Renee Maria Falconetti's hypnotically heart-wrenching facial expressions alone, this film also sports fantastic cinematography and set design in the process. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Alec B Carl Theodor Dreyer put together some of the most haunting and beautiful images ever put on screen here. An absolute masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Greg H The first great naturalistic acting performance committed to film? Maria Falconetti gives such a genuine heartbreaking performance and in many scenes uses only facial expressions. All great actors devoted to the craft of realistic acting owe her for setting the stage. Maria Falconetti is timeless and is the Big Bang of the "great performance". The Passion of Joan of Arc is probably the greatest silent film of the 1920's because of its spectacular music and acting from Falconetti who ended up setting fire to the big screen. Watch this movie to witness a true trailblazer. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/23 Full Review Parker E The Passion of Joan of Arc is a marvelous achievement in film. As Joan stands trial, we are witnessed to her grief, suffering, and the pain she endures from the men watching around her. From the very start we see Joan in fear and it isn't until the end where we see her joyful as she is about to see God. The Passion of Joan of Arc is a showcase into faith and the various views people have on it. While the film may be silent, what it says is loud. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/23 Full Review Raphael G Truly mind-blowing. What a visual treat. Amazing. Spectacular. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis 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 (Renee Falconetti) is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials (Eugene Silvain, Jean d'Yd). 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.
      Director
      Carl Theodor Dreyer
      Screenwriter
      Carl Theodor Dreyer, Joseph Delteil
      Distributor
      Video Yesteryear, Criterion Collection, LS Video, Janus Films
      Production Co
      Société générale des films
      Genre
      History, Drama, Biography
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 21, 1928, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 23, 2018
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $6.4K
      Runtime
      1h 17m
      Aspect Ratio
      35mm
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