The Passion of Joan of Arc
Dreyer's silent masterpiece uses close-ups of Falconetti's face to capture Joan's trial and execution. Through faith, suffering, martyrdom, and transcendence, it explores spiritual conviction in the face of death. The film is a meditation on faith and the power of belief.
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