La passion de Jeanne d’Arc

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 65/100
Total warning time: 7m
Sex/Nudity: 🟒 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟒 0/100 (0s)
Violence: πŸ”΄ 80/100 (7m)
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to physical torture and psychological torment.
  • πŸ”΄ 90/100 [01:05:00 - 01:10:00] Graphic depiction of Jeanne d'Arc being burned at the stake.
Strong Language: 🟒 10/100 (0s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [00:30:00] Mild derogatory language used by the judges.
La passion de Jeanne d’Arc
Year: 1928
Certificate: Passed
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
IMDB: 8.1
Votes: 47676
Gross: 21,877
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Stars: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, AndrΓ© Berley, Maurice Schutz
Overview: In 1431, Jeanne d'Arc is placed on trial on charges of heresy. The ecclesiastical jurists attempt to force Jeanne to recant her claims of holy visions.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc' (1928)?
A: The movie was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Q: Who plays the role of Joan of Arc in 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A: Maria Falconetti portrays Joan of Arc in the film.
Q: What is the historical context of 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A: The film depicts the trial and execution of Joan of Arc, a French heroine who was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in 1431.
Q: Is 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc' a silent film?
A: Yes, it is a silent film with intertitles, released in 1928.
Q: What is notable about the cinematography in 'La passion de Jeanne d'Arc'?
A: The film is renowned for its intense close-up shots and stark, minimalist set design, which heighten the emotional and psychological drama.