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    The Passion of Joan of Arc

    Original title: La passion de Jeanne d'Arc
    • 19281928
    • PassedPassed
    • 1h 54min
    IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    49K
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    Maria Falconetti and Eugene Silvain in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
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    Trailer1:03
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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.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.

    • Director
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer(as Carl Th. Dreyer)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Delteil
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer
    • Stars
      • Maria Falconetti(as Melle Falconetti)
      • Eugene Silvain(as Eugène Silvain)
      • André Berley
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer(as Carl Th. Dreyer)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Delteil
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer
    • Stars
      • Maria Falconetti(as Melle Falconetti)
      • Eugene Silvain(as Eugène Silvain)
      • André Berley
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    • 211User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Top rated movie #204
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    The Passion of Joan of Arc
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    Maria Falconetti in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
    Maria Falconetti in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
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    La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
    Maria Falconetti, Maurice Schutz, and Eugene Silvain in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
    Maurice Schutz in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
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    Maurice Schutz and Eugene Silvain in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
    Maria Falconetti in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
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    Antonin Artaud in La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (1928)
    Antonin Artaud in La passion de Jeanne d'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(as Carl Th. Dreyer)
    • Writers
      • Joseph Delteil
      • Carl Theodor Dreyer
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    Storyline

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    Giovanna is taken to the Inquisition court. . After the accusation of blasphemy continues to pray in ecstasy . A friar thinks that Giovanna is a saint, but is taken away by the soldiers. Giovanna sees a cross in the shadow and feels comforted. She is not considered a daughter of God but a daughter of the devil and is sentenced to torture. Giovanna D 'Arco says that even if she dies she will not deny anything. The eyes are twisted by terror in front of the torture wheel and faint. Giovanna is taken to a bed where they are bleeding. Giovanna feels that she is about to die and asks to be buried in a consecrated area. Giovanna burns at the stake while devoted ladies cry. —luigicavaliere
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • JOAN of ARC PICTURES Inc. presents
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews211

    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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    • 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
      • 1h 54min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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