View Item - FM-J003-1928

Language:
French
Category:
Silent
Duration:
82 minutes
Catalog Num:
FM-J003-1928
Title:
The passion of Joan of Arc
Item Type:
Video
Medium:
DVD
Program:
F&MS

Reserved:
No
Status:
Available

With its stunning CAMERAWORK and striking compositions. Carl Th. Dreyer's The passion of Joan of Arc convinced the world that movies could be art. Renee Falconetti gives one of the greatest performances ever recorded on film as the young maiden who died for god and france. Long thought to have been lost to fire, the original version was miraculously found in perfect condition in 1981- in a Norwegian mental institution. Criterion is proud to present this milestone of a silent cinema in a new special edition featuring composer Richard Einhorn's "Voice of Light", an original opera/oratorio inspired by the film. Notes: Silent with French itertitles and optional English subtitles. Optional musical track.. Director: Carl the Dreyer. Actors: Renee Falconetti . Black and White. Country: France. Subtitled.

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