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Rapturous and achingly haunting, Carl Th. Dreyer’s The Passion of Joan of Arc is simply one of the most influential silent films of the era. With a mesmerizing and unparalleled performance from Renée Falconetti as the famed teenage martyr, The Passion of Joan of Arc defined what would become known as transcendental cinema.Based on trial transcripts dating to the 15th century, every tear, drop of sweat, and letting of blood (which were unsimulated), ooze with authenticity and unrelenting torment. Falconetti’s daring portrayal, which had dire consequences on the actor’s mental health, is legendary, with Pauline Kael citing it as the “finest performance ever recorded on film.” With Dreyer’s masterful direction, Rudolph Maté’s stunning cinematography, and Hermann Warm and Jean Hugo’s meticulous production design (featuring the most expensive sets ever built for a European film up to that point), The Passion of Joan of Arc is undeniably a masterwork of film, silent or otherwise. - ALICIA FLETCHER
Digital Restoration courtesy of Janus Films
Live accompaniment by Marilyn Lerner
Silent Revue is curated by Alicia Fletcher
Silent Revue is sponsored by Hollywood Suite
Regular admission applies. For INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS ($350) and FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS, please email us at [email protected] to get a ticket!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Canada
Tickets
CAD 15.87 to CAD 19.05