---
title: "The Passion of Joan of Arc"
year: 1928
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-1928"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 780
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-1928

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Passion of Joan of Arc is a film first released in 1928. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Société générale des films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A silent masterpiece capturing Joan of Arc’s harrowing trial with unforgettable performance."

### Why Watch
- Renée Falconetti’s acclaimed performance
- Carl Theodor Dreyer’s visionary direction
- Landmark status in cinema history

### Caveats & Content Note
- Silent format may challenge viewers accustomed to dialogue
- Bleak, graphic depiction of martyrdom
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense, graphic scenes of a medieval execution and religious persecution.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, historical, silent, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- **Networks / Studios**: Société générale des films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maria Falconetti** as *Jeanne d'Arc*
- **Eugène Silvain** as *Bishop Pierre Cauchon*
- **André Berley** as *Jean d'Estivet*
- **Maurice Schutz** as *Nicolas Loyseleur*
- **Antonin Artaud** as *Jean Massieu*
- **Michel Simon** as *Jean Lemaître*
- **Jean d'Yd** as *Guillaume Evrard*
- **Louis Ravet** as *Jean Beaupère*
- **Armand Lurville** as *Judge*
- **Jacques Arnna** as *Judge*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is The Passion of Joan of Arc a silent film?
Yes, it is a silent-era drama released in 1928 with no spoken dialogue.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: Who directed and starred in the film?
It was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and stars Renée Falconetti as Joan.

### Q: Why is Falconetti’s performance considered notable?
Critics cite her performance as a landmark of acting, often listed among cinema’s greatest.

### Q: Is the film historically accurate?
The story follows Joan’s trial and execution, reflecting the known events of her life.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Passion of Joan of Arc — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/780)
- [The Passion of Joan of Arc - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Passion_of_Joan_of_Arc)
- [The Passion of Joan of Arc movie review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-1928)
- [The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) - Kieran Gosney | Film Editor](https://www.kierangosney.com/blog/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-1928)
- [Joan of Arc (1895) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/225360-joan-of-arc/prehled/)
- [Joan of Arc (1948): Články | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/258080-joan-of-arc/clanky)

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