The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

1928-04-21 · 81 min · Rating 7.98/10 (1074 votes)

An Immortal Screen Classic that will live Forever!

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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15th century black and white bloodletting burning at stake catholicism court case dove forgery heresy holy communion inspirational jeanne d'arc joan of arc judge judiciary martyr martyrdom religion saint sentence silent film suffering torture chamber trial woman martyr

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