The Passion of Joan of Arc
La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc
“An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!”
Synopsis
A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
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Maria Falconetti
Jeanne d'Arc
Eugène Silvain
Bishop Pierre Cauchon
André Berley
Jean d'Estivet
Maurice Schutz
Nicolas Loyseleur
Antonin Artaud
Jean Massieu
Michel Simon
Jean Lemaître
Jean d'Yd
Guillaume Evrard
Louis Ravet
Jean Beaupère
Armand Lurville
Judge
Jacques Arnna
Judge
Alexandre Mihalesco
Judge
Léon Larive
Judge
Jean Aymé
Judge (uncredited)
Gilbert Dacheux
Judge (uncredited)
Gilbert Dalleu
Jean Lemaître (uncredited)
Paul Delauzac
Martin Ladvenu (uncredited)
Dimitri Dimitriev
Judge (uncredited)
Fournez-Goffard
Judge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Original Score
- Jesper Kyd, Ole Schmidt, Victor Alix, Léo Pouget
- Original Title
- La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18K
- Production Studios
- Société générale des films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Joseph Delteil
Jesper Kyd, Ole Schmidt, Victor Alix, Léo Pouget
Rudolph Maté
Marguerite Beaugé, Carl Theodor Dreyer
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Director
Marguerite Beaugé
Editor
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Editor
Valentine Hugo
Costume Design
Rudolph Maté
Director of Photography
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenplay
Joseph Delteil
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passion of Joan of Arc
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What is The Passion of Joan of Arc about?
A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. On trial for claiming she'd spoken to God, Jeanne d'Arc is subjected to inhumane treatment and scare tactics at the hands of church court officials. Initially bullied into changing her story, Jeanne eventually opts for what she sees as the truth. Her punishment, a famously brutal execution, earns her perpetual martyrdom.
Who directed The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Who stars in The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The principal cast of The Passion of Joan of Arc includes Maria Falconetti, Eugène Silvain, André Berley, Maurice Schutz, Antonin Artaud.
When was The Passion of Joan of Arc released and how long is it?
The Passion of Joan of Arc was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
How much did The Passion of Joan of Arc make at the box office?
The Passion of Joan of Arc grossed $18K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passion of Joan of Arc was composed by Jesper Kyd, Ole Schmidt, Victor Alix, Léo Pouget.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Passion of Joan of Arc?
The Passion of Joan of Arc holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).