The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Passion of Joan of Arc (French: La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc) is a silent film produced in France in 1928. It is based on the record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Jeanne Falconetti. It is widely regarded as a landmark of cinema, especially for its production, its direction and Falconetti's performance, which has been described as being among the finest in cinema history. The film summa... More

Initial release date:

  • Apr 21, 1928

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 50 min

Also known as:

  • Der Leidensweg der Johanna von Orleans,
  • La passion de Jeanne dArc

Film

Directed by

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Carl Theodor Dreyer, Jr. (3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968) was a Danish film director. He is regarded by many critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest directors in cinema. Dreyer was born illegitimate in Copenhagen, Denmark. His birth mother was an unmarried Scanian maid named Josefine...

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Release date(s):

  • 1928

Costume design by:

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 50 min
  • 1 h 22 min
  • 1 h 37 min
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