The Passion of Joan of Arc (1929)
An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!
Storyline
A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
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| Original title | La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc |
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| Release date | Mar 28, 1929 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | religion, trial, black and white, judge, court case, heresy, suffering, martyrdom, torture chamber, woman martyr, sentence, saint |
FAQ
What is The Passion of Joan of Arc about?
A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
When was The Passion of Joan of Arc released?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was released on Mar 28, 1929 (status: Released).
Who directed The Passion of Joan of Arc?
Carl Theodor Dreyer directed The Passion of Joan of Arc.
What is the TMDB rating of The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 from 1,134 votes.