The Passion of Joan of Arc
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Faith on Film
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Directed by Carl Th. Dreyer
Sunday, July 19, 3 pm, CINEMA+
Free, first come, first served
“One of the most inspired and inspiring films ever made.”—David Parkinson, Empire Magazine
Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy are brought to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent achievements of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the final hours leading up to her execution, Danish master Carl Theodor Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy, employing an array of techniques—including expressionistic lighting, interconnected sets, and painfully intimate close-ups— to immerse viewers in her subjective experience. Anchoring Dreyer’s audacious formal experimentation is a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, whose haunted face channels both the agony and the ecstasy of martyrdom. Thought to have been lost to fire, the film’s original version was miraculously found in perfect condition in 1981 in a Norwegian mental institution, heightening the mythic status of this widely revered masterwork.
Long available only in rare prints that necessitated live accompaniment, The Passion of Joan of Arc returns to screens in a new restoration, partnered with Richard Einhorn’s acclaimed score Voices of Light for the first time theatrically. 1928, France, DCP, 81 minutes.
CINEMA+ with a post-screening discussion with Dr. Justin Klassen, Professor of Theology & Religious Studies at Bellarmine University, and Rev. Suzanne Barrow, Director of Congregational Life at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Co-presented with the Center for Interfaith Relations, host of the nationally renowned Festival of Faiths and year-round programming that celebrates unique faith traditions that enrich our community. Join us for the 30th Festival of Faiths November 11-13 with the theme of Sacred Courage. Go to https://festivaloffaiths.org/ for tickets and more information!
Faith on Film
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Directed by Carl Th. Dreyer
Sunday, July 19, 3 pm, CINEMA+
Free, first come, first served
“One of the most inspired and inspiring films ever made.”—David Parkinson, Empire Magazine
Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy are brought to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent achievements of the silent era. Chronicling the trial of Joan of Arc in the final hours leading up to her execution, Danish master Carl Theodor Dreyer depicts her torment with startling immediacy, employing an array of techniques—including expressionistic lighting, interconnected sets, and painfully intimate close-ups— to immerse viewers in her subjective experience. Anchoring Dreyer’s audacious formal experimentation is a legendary performance by Renée Falconetti, whose haunted face channels both the agony and the ecstasy of martyrdom. Thought to have been lost to fire, the film’s original version was miraculously found in perfect condition in 1981 in a Norwegian mental institution, heightening the mythic status of this widely revered masterwork.
Long available only in rare prints that necessitated live accompaniment, The Passion of Joan of Arc returns to screens in a new restoration, partnered with Richard Einhorn’s acclaimed score Voices of Light for the first time theatrically. 1928, France, DCP, 81 minutes.
CINEMA+ with a post-screening discussion with Dr. Justin Klassen, Professor of Theology & Religious Studies at Bellarmine University, and Rev. Suzanne Barrow, Director of Congregational Life at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Co-presented with the Center for Interfaith Relations, host of the nationally renowned Festival of Faiths and year-round programming that celebrates unique faith traditions that enrich our community. Join us for the 30th Festival of Faiths November 11-13 with the theme of Sacred Courage. Go to https://festivaloffaiths.org/ for tickets and more information!