Glazed Cinema

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Brian Kinney Season 4 Episode 4

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and released in 1928, The Passion of Joan of Arc follows Joan of Arc through the events of her trial and execution in 1431. Written based off of trial manuscripts the movie is not only historically accurate, but very affecting. Through artistic experimentation and excellent execution it is a true masterpiece of cinematic history that continues to awe and inspire people nearly one hundred years after its initial release.