The passion of Joan of Arc [videorecording] / director, Carl Theodor Dreyer; writer, Joseph Delteil; writer, Carl Theodor Dreyer.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: EKA40356 | EurekaLanguage: French Summary language: English Publication details: Eureka, 2012.Description: 2 videodisc (97 min.) : b&wGenre/Form: DDC classification:
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Cast: Cast: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon, Jean d'Yd, Louis Ravet, Armand Lurville, Jacques Arnna.Summary: Carl Theodor Dreyer directs this classic silent film depicting the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. Following her heroic role in the Hundred Years War, Frenchwoman Joan of Arc (Maria Falconetti) has been captured by her enemies, the English. Placed on trial on trumped up charges of heresy, she defends herself bravely from the machinations of accusers that include Bishop Pierre Cauchon (Eugene Silvain) and Jean d'Estivet (André Berley). Can she stay true to her beliefs while battling to save her life?
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Multimedia item accompanied by book.

Made in 1928.

Based on the life of Joan of Arc.

Credits: cinematographer, Rudolph Maté.

DVDN.

accompanied by book

Cast: Maria Falconetti, Eugene Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud, Michel Simon, Jean d'Yd, Louis Ravet, Armand Lurville, Jacques Arnna.

Carl Theodor Dreyer directs this classic silent film depicting the trial and execution of Joan of Arc. Following her heroic role in the Hundred Years War, Frenchwoman Joan of Arc (Maria Falconetti) has been captured by her enemies, the English. Placed on trial on trumped up charges of heresy, she defends herself bravely from the machinations of accusers that include Bishop Pierre Cauchon (Eugene Silvain) and Jean d'Estivet (André Berley). Can she stay true to her beliefs while battling to save her life?

BBFC code: PG.

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