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The Passion of Joan of Arc

Original title: La passion de Jeanne d'Arc
  • 19281928
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
54K
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Maria Falconetti and Eugene Silvain in The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
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In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy. The ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions.In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy. The ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions.In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy. The ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
54K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Writers
    • Joseph Delteil
    • Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Stars
    • Maria Falconetti
    • Eugene Silvain
    • André Berley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Writers
    • Joseph Delteil
    • Carl Theodor Dreyer
  • Stars
    • Maria Falconetti
    • Eugene Silvain
    • André Berley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 229User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #207
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Maria Falconetti, Maurice Schutz, and Eugene Silvain in The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
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    Maria Falconetti
    Maria Falconetti
    • Jeanne d'Arcas Jeanne d'Arc
    • (as Melle Falconetti)
    Eugene Silvain
    Eugene Silvain
    • Évêque Pierre Cauchon (Bishop Pierre Cauchon)as Évêque Pierre Cauchon (Bishop Pierre Cauchon)
    • (as Eugène Silvain)
    André Berley
    André Berley
    • Jean d'Estivetas Jean d'Estivet
    Maurice Schutz
    Maurice Schutz
    • Nicolas Loyseleuras Nicolas Loyseleur
    Antonin Artaud
    Antonin Artaud
    • Jean Massieuas Jean Massieu
    Michel Simon
    Michel Simon
    • Jean Lemaîtreas Jean Lemaître
    Jean d'Yd
    • Guillaume Evrardas Guillaume Evrard
    Louis Ravet
    • Jean Beaupèreas Jean Beaupère
    • (as Ravet)
    Armand Lurville
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    • (as André Lurville)
    Jacques Arnna
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    Alexandre Mihalesco
    Alexandre Mihalesco
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    Léon Larive
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    Jean Aymé
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    • (uncredited)
    Gilbert Dacheux
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    • (uncredited)
    Gilbert Dalleu
    Gilbert Dalleu
    • Jean Lemaîtreas Jean Lemaître
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Delauzac
    • Martin Ladvenuas Martin Ladvenu
    • (uncredited)
    Dimitri Dimitriev
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    • (uncredited)
    Fournez-Goffard
    • Juge (Judge)as Juge (Judge)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer
    • Writers
      • Joseph Delteil
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer
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    • Trivia
      After completing the original cut of the film, director Carl Theodor Dreyer learned that the entire master print had been accidentally destroyed. With no ability to re-shoot, Dreyer re-edited the entire film from footage he had originally rejected.
    • Goofs
      In the 15th century, a priest can be seen wearing a Jesuit robe. The Jesuit order was founded in the 16th century.
    • Quotes

      Jeanne d'Arc: Dear God, I accept my death gladly but do not let me suffer too long. Will I be with You tonight in Paradise?

    • Alternate versions
      In the 1930's a one hour synchronized sound version was re-issued under the name "The Immortal Saint" using David Ross as a narrator to replace inter-titles.
    • Connections
      Edited into From Camille to Joan of Arc (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      Voices of Light
      Written by Richard Einhorn
      The score used in the 1995 version

    User reviews229

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Overwhelming Masterpiece...
    I'm not sure what's more overwhelming in this film: the incredible cinematography, the phenomenal acting, the stupendous soundtrack, the fact it was made in 1928 and has stood the test of time so well or the despicable, unspeakable, hideous evil perpetrated by those in authority in the name of?
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    • Xstal
    • May 11, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 25, 1928 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • None
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Immortal Saint
    • Filming locations
      • Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France
    • Production company
      • Société générale des films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,877
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,408
      • Nov 26, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,877
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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