The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
- 8.2
- 1h 54min
- Drama, Biography, History
- 1928-10-25 (USA)
Storyline
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.
Plot Keywords
trial, character name in title, female protagonist, saint, close up, breast feeding, teenage girl, cross dressing, gender bender, shackles, medieval times, hearing voices, reference to jesus christ, tears, interrogation, intimidation, religion, imagery, nudity, heroine
Short Review
The composition of the pictures is extremely beautiful, and the deliberation of the movement allows time for their beauty, and the poignancy of Mlle. Falconetti's acting, to produce a cumulative effect.
