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The Passion of Joan of Arc
La passion de Jeanne d'Arc
Carl Theodor Dreyer's silent masterpiece dramatizes the trial and martyrdom of Joan of Arc, rendered almost entirely in stark, unforgettable close-ups of her tormented face. A pinnacle of silent cinema.
Why it’s here
Dreyer’s Danish-led silent masterpiece concentrates entirely on Joan of Arc’s French trial, martyrdom, and national history.
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Genre
- Drama · History
- Mood
- thoughtful
- Entry
- easy entry
- Best for
- first visit · shorter watch · film history
Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive