Danish writer and director Carl Theodor Dreyer made his definitive masterpiece with this silent film. The story of Joan of Arc created from the actual records of her trial where she was convicted as a witch and burnt at the stake. The film shows how her male judges were threatened by her intelligence and strong conviction that they conspired to convict an innocent girl. Maria Falconetti delivers one of the greatest performances without the help of sound that has to be seen and experienced which is a master class in acting. Dreyer with his keen eyes made the best film about the French legend Joan of Arc that's one of the most fascinating in the history of the world. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Danish writer and director Carl Theodor Dreyer made his definitive masterpiece with this silent film. The story of Joan of Arc created from the actual records of her trial where she was convicted as a witch and burnt at the stake. The film shows how her male judges were threatened by her intelligence and strong conviction that they conspired to convict an innocent girl. Maria Falconetti delivers one of the greatest performances without the help of sound that has to be seen and experienced which is a master class in acting. Dreyer with his keen eyes made the best film about the French legend Joan of Arc that's one of the most fascinating in the history of the world. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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