La passion de Jeanne d'Arc

"An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!"

Oct 25 1928 Passed 1h 50m
Biography, Drama, History

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Joseph Delteil, Carl Theodor Dreyer

Directed by

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Société générale des films

Languages

No Language

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
66,591
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
98
Popularity
NA