The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Passion of Joan of Arc French La Passion de Jeanne dArc is a 1928 silent French film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Rene Jeanne Falconetti as Joan. It is widely regarded as a landmark of cinema, especially for its production, Dreyers direction and Falconettis performance, which is often listed as one of the finest in cinema history. The film summarizes the time that Joan of Arc was a captive of England, depicting her trial and execution.

Despite the objections and cutting of the film by clerical and government authorities, it was a critical success when first released and has consistently been considered one of the greatest films ever made since 1928. It has been praised and referenced to by many film directors and musicians.After having led numerous military battles against the English during the Hundred Years War, Joan of Arc is captured near Compiegne and eventually brought to Rouen, Normandy to stand trial for heresy by French clergymen loyal to the English. ........

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