The Passion of Joan of Arc
Fri, Sep 20
|In The Pines Studio
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer France, 1928 Drama, Biography, History, Silent 98min
Time & Location
Sep 20, 2024, 6:30 PM
In The Pines Studio, 6746 Lone Pine St, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA
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About the event
The Passion of Joan of Arc (French: La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc) is a 1928 French Silent historical film based on the actual record of the trial of Joan of Arc. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Jeanne Falconetti as Joan. It is widely regarded as a landmark of cinema, especially for its production, Dreyer's direction and Falconetti's performance, which is often listed as one of the finest in cinema history. The film summarizes the time that Joan of Arc was a captive of England, depicting her trial and execution.
$5 suggested donation.
Post movie discussion with local film director Matthew A. Brown and actress Winter Williams.
Wine, whiskey and popcorn to be served. Feel free to bring your own beverage and snack.
Synopsis:
On trial for heresy as she claims she has spoken to God, Joan of Arc is imprisoned and subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials, who attempt to bully her into changing her story. Her punishment will earn her perpetual martyrdom.
More information on the film here; including trailer, cast, reviews etc: https://mubi.com/en/us/films/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc
Great review of the film here: https://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/2018/12/28/the-ten-best-films-of-1928/