Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud
1928-04-21
Le procès de Jeanne d'Arc, au terme duquel elle fut brûlée sur le bûcher.
An exercise in cinematic purity and intensity, Dreyer's silent masterpiece on the trial of Joan of Arc is a profound exploration of faith, power, and human endurance. The film's close-ups are hauntingly powerful, capturing the essence of human emotion in a way that words alone cannot. A testament to the silent era's ability to convey deep psychological and spiritual landscapes.
