One of the towering achievements of world cinema, Carl Theodor Dreyer's silent classic THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC is a stunningly filmed, harrowing account of the 15th century trial and execution of the French martyr.
In 1431 France, 19-year-old Joan of Arc (Renee Falconetti), who had successfully led troops against British occupation forces, is captured by the Burgundians, who are British allies, and taken to a court of ecclesiastics presided over by Bishop Cauchon (Eugene Silvain). Accused of heresy and
witchcraft, Joan is brought into court in chains and interrogated by a panel of judges who ask if she believes she was sent by God to save France; if she belie...
Released:
1928
Rated:
NR
Length:
120 mins