astrid

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Wow

grimmer

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Without any shadow of doubt one of the greatest and most iconic films ever made. The acting and music are literally some of the best ever. Going into this I was a little sceptical, as I didn’t think Dreyers 1932 ‘Vampyr’ was as good as I hoped it was going to be, but this absolutely blows that out of the water. A timeless film which everyone should watch.

Wahoo_Man35

The Passion of Joan of Arc

This is widely considered a masterpiece within the world of cinema, but I don't see it. When I look at reviews for this film, most of them seem to highlight the frequent usage of close ups. While I do agree that the cinematography is bold and attention-grabbing, it simultaneously feels quite repetitive. This same critique can be given to the film's main actress, Maria Falconetti, where she illustrates a great suffering and hopelessness, but it gets old after 30 minutes. I can understand the praise for this film, but only to an extent.

ichbins_a

The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Passion of Joan of Arc is an incredibly intense experience. Carl Theodor Dreyer focuses almost exclusively on Joan of Arc's final hours, dispensing with everything superfluous – sets, battles, large action scenes. Instead, faces, emotions, and inner conflicts take center stage. Maria Falconetti's performance is simply breathtaking; every movement, every glance draws you into the psychological pressure Joan is under.