🎬 Film · French

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

Name: The Passion of Joan of Arc
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Genre: silent film, drama film, trial film
Released: 1928
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon, Paul Fromet, Maurice Schutz, Léon Larive

⏱ 82 min silent film drama film trial film

Plot

1928 film by Carl Theodor Dreyer

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Why Watch This

Renée Jeanne Falconetti delivers a searing, almost transcendent performance that makes Joan’s martyrdom feel viscerally real. Dreyer’s stark black‑and‑white cinematography and relentless close‑ups turn a medieval trial into a timeless study of faith, doubt, and human suffering.

Best For

Silent‑film aficionados, History buffs, Art‑house lovers, Feminist viewers, Drama enthusiasts, Film‑student scholars

The CinePearl Take

Falconetti’s performance is the film’s beating heart—her raw, unflinching anguish makes every intertitle unnecessary. Dreyer’s deliberate pacing forces the audience to linger on each facial twitch, turning the courtroom into a crucible of inner conflict. The film’s minimalist set design and natural lighting amplify the spiritual intensity, making it a masterclass in visual storytelling.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Cast: Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon, Paul Fromet, Maurice Schutz, Léon Larive, Jean d'Yd
Writer: Joseph Delteil

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